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Dayem Family History

Dayem 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: Daye, Sayer, Hayes, Day, Layer, Dale, Mayer, Hayer, Dyer, Mayen

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Where is the Dayem family from?

You can see how Dayem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dayem family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Dayem's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dayem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayem 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 13 census records available for the last name Dayem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayem 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dayem. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dayem. For the veterans among your Dayem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayem lifespan?

Average Dayem life expectancy in 1991 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayem 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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