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Daigh Family History

Daigh Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire): variant of Day.

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


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Where is the Daigh family from?

You can see how Daigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Daigh families living in Yorkshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Daigh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Daigh families in 1891.
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What did your Daigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daigh. 32% of Daigh men worked as a Farmer and 55% of Daigh women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daigh were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Common Labor
    9%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    55%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Daigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daigh 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Daigh. 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 454 military records available for the last name Daigh. For the veterans among your Daigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daigh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Daigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Daigh in 1959 was 60, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daigh 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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