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Daisher Family History

Daisher 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: Disher, Deisher, Dasher, Fisher, Kaiser, Risher, Washer, Daigler

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Where is the Daisher family from?

You can see how Daisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daisher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Daisher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Daisher families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Daisher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Daisher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Daisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daisher. 67% of Daisher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Daisher women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Daisher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Daisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daisher 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Daisher. 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 23 military records available for the last name Daisher. For the veterans among your Daisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daisher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Daisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Daisher in 1962 was 76, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daisher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daisher 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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