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Daian Family History

Daian Surname 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: Damian, Dain, Dahan, Daman, Dagan, Dakan, Dayan, Hain, Bain, Dean

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Where is the Daian family from?

You can see how Daian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daian family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Daian families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Daian's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Daian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Daian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daian 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Daian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Daian. For the veterans among your Daian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Daian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Daian in 1972 was 62, and 66 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daian ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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