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Daba Family History

Daba Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kaba, Baba, Dana, Raba, Haba, Gaba, Dada, Saba, Dara, Data

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Where is the Daba family from?

You can see how Daba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Daba families living in Missouri. This was about 29% of all the recorded Daba's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Daba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daba ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Daba ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Daba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daba census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 103 immigration records available for the last name Daba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Daba. For the veterans among your Daba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daba lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Daba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Daba in 1942 was 37, and 84 in 2004.

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