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Daisy Family History

Daisy Surname Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Dacey.

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


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Where is the Daisy family from?

You can see how Daisy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daisy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daisy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 58 Daisy families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Daisy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Daisy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daisy 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 Daisy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Daisy. 50% of Daisy men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Daisy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daisy were General Labourer (heavy) and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer (heavy)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

What Daisy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Daisy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daisy 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 953 immigration records available for the last name Daisy. 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 751 military records available for the last name Daisy. For the veterans among your Daisy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daisy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Daisy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Daisy in 1958 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daisy 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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