The name Daweson reached England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Daweson family lived in Westmorland (now part of Cumbria). The family was originally from Osonvilla, near Dieppe, Normandy, and it is from the local form of this name, D'Oson, which means 'from Oson,' that their name derives.
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Early Origins of the Daweson family
The surname Daweson was first found in Westmorland where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Early History of the Daweson family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Daweson research. Another 154 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1170, 1466, 1531, 1541, 1607 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Daweson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Daweson Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Dawson, Daweson and others.
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Early Notables of the Daweson family
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Migration of the Daweson family to Ireland
Some of the Daweson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Daweson family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Edward Dawson who settled in Virginia in 1640; along with George in 1623; Jane in 1650; John in 1773; Richard in 1635; Robert in 1775; Thomas in 1638.
