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Dao Family History

Dao Name Meaning

Vietnamese (Đào): from the Chinese surname 陶 see Tao 1 and 2 below. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 陶 see Tao

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dai, Dam, Dan, Dau, Do, Cao, Mao, Dado, Tao, Sao

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Where is the Dao family from?

You can see how Dao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dao family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dao families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dao family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dao's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Dao families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dao surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Flower Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dao. 100% of Dao men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dao women worked as a Flower Maker. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Flower Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Dao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dao 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dao. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dao. For the veterans among your Dao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dao lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Dao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dao in 1971 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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