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Dayenport Family History

Dayenport 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: Davenport, Devenport, Dagenhart, Rappaport, Gaynor, Rapport, Danforth

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Where is the Dayenport family from?

You can see how Dayenport families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayenport family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Dayenport family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dayenport's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dayenport families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayenport 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 10 census records available for the last name Dayenport. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayenport 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dayenport. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dayenport. For the veterans among your Dayenport ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayenport lifespan?

Average Dayenport life expectancy in 1982 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayenport 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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