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Dabow Family History

Dabow 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: Dubow, Debow, Bow, Daw, Tabor, Cahow, Dobos, Damon, Nabor, Dubrow

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Where is the Dabow family from?

You can see how Dabow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dabow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dabow families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Dabow's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dabow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dabow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dabow ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Dabow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabow 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Dabow. 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 46 military records available for the last name Dabow. For the veterans among your Dabow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Dabow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dabow in 1972 was 78, and 82 in 1998.

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