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Dayle Family History

Dayle 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: Dale, Doyle, Dayley, Dagle, Dahle, Bayle, Sayle, Rayle, Mayle, Gayle

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Where is the Dayle family from?

You can see how Dayle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dayle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Dayle families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dayle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dayle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayle 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 Dayle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dayle. 32% of Dayle men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Dayle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dayle were Caretaker 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

  • Builders Labourer
    32%
  • Dock Labourer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Caretaker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Cook
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

What Dayle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Dayle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayle 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Dayle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dayle. For the veterans among your Dayle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Dayle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dayle in 1960 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayle 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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