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Dayter Family History

Dayter 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: Hayter, Darter, Sayer, Cater, Master, Layer, Alter, Ganter, Mayer

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Where is the Dayter family from?

You can see how Dayter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dayter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Dayter families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Dayter's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dayter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayter 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 237 census records available for the last name Dayter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayter 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dayter. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dayter. For the veterans among your Dayter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dayter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dayter in 1967 was 79, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayter 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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