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Dayfield Family History

Dayfield 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: Mayfield, Layfield, Rayfield, Barfield, Caufield, Garfield, Byfield

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Where is the Dayfield family from?

You can see how Dayfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dayfield families were found in USA in 1840, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dayfield family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dayfield's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dayfield families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Dayfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayfield 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dayfield. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dayfield. For the veterans among your Dayfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayfield lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Dayfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dayfield in 1979 was 61, and 61 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayfield 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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