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Daylor Family History

Daylor 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: Taylor, Naylor, Paylor, Aylor, Saylor, Baylor, Caylor, Gaylor, Kaylor

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Where is the Daylor family from?

You can see how Daylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daylor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daylor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 37 Daylor families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Daylor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Daylor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daylor 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 Daylor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Daylor. 100% of Daylor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Daylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daylor 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Daylor. 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 309 military records available for the last name Daylor. For the veterans among your Daylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daylor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Daylor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Daylor in 1962 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daylor 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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