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Daynor Family History

Daynor 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: Gaynor, Maynor, Taynor, Raynor, Mayor, Taylor, Danner, Dano, Rayner

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Where is the Daynor family from?

You can see how Daynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daynor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Daynor family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Daynor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Daynor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daynor 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 65 census records available for the last name Daynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daynor 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Daynor. 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 5 military records available for the last name Daynor. For the veterans among your Daynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daynor lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Daynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Daynor in 1978 was 82, and 85 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daynor 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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