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Dacon Family History

Dacon 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: Deacon, Bacon, Macon, Damon, Daron, Danon, Baron, Jacob, Dragon, Don

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Where is the Dacon family from?

You can see how Dacon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dacon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dacon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Dacon families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Dacon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dacon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dacon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dacon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dacon. 25% of Dacon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dacon women worked as a Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Waiter
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dacon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dacon 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Dacon. 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 195 military records available for the last name Dacon. For the veterans among your Dacon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dacon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Dacon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dacon in 1969 was 84, and 68 in 2001.

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