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Dacanay Family History

Dacanay Surname Meaning

Filipino: Ilokano name unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dacanay family from?

You can see how Dacanay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dacanay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dacanay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dacanay families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dacanay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dacanay families in 1891.
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What did your Dacanay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dacanay. 37% of Dacanay men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    37%
  • Cook
    28%
  • Waiter
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Dacanay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dacanay 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 894 immigration records available for the last name Dacanay. 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 183 military records available for the last name Dacanay. For the veterans among your Dacanay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dacanay lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Dacanay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dacanay in 1942 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

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