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Dayner Family History

Dayner 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: Danner, Rayner, Mayner, Wayner, Darner, Vayner, Hayner, Dagner, Sayer

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Where is the Dayner family from?

You can see how Dayner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dayner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Dayner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Dayner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dayner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayner 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 Dayner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dayner. 100% of Dayner 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 987 census records available for the last name Dayner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayner 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Dayner. 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 72 military records available for the last name Dayner. For the veterans among your Dayner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dayner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dayner in 1966 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayner 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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