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Dayrell Family History

Dayrell Surname Meaning

see Dorrell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Dayrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayrell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dayrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Dayrell families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dayrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dayrell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Dayrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayrell 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Dayrell. 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 66 military records available for the last name Dayrell. For the veterans among your Dayrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayrell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Dayrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dayrell in 1969 was 74, and 73 in 1993.

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