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Didaway Family History

Didaway 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: Dunaway, Donaway, Ridgway, Hadaway, Attaway, Dilday, Radway, Gadway

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Where is the Didaway family from?

You can see how Didaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Didaway family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Didaway family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Didaway's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Didaway families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Didaway 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 32 census records available for the last name Didaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didaway 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Didaway. 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 4 military records available for the last name Didaway. For the veterans among your Didaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didaway lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1993, in the United States, Didaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Didaway in 1990 was 72, and 76 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Didaway 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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