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Daryer Family History

Daryer 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: Dryer, Darner, Darter, Sayer, Marker, Dreyer, Layer, Mayer, Farmer

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Where is the Daryer family from?

You can see how Daryer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daryer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Daryer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Daryer family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Daryer's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Daryer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daryer 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 127 census records available for the last name Daryer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daryer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Daryer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Daryer. For the veterans among your Daryer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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