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Daid Family History

Daid 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: David, Dai, Dain, Dais, Waid, Said, Dail, Haid, Bard, Hain

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Where is the Daid family from?

You can see how Daid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Daid family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Daid's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Daid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daid 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Daid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daid 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Daid. 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 501 military records available for the last name Daid. For the veterans among your Daid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daid lifespan?

Average Daid life expectancy in 1970 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daid 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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