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Daia Family History

Daia 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: Dana, Dai, Dain, Raia, Maia, Dada, Dara, Data, Gaia, Daza

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Where is the Daia family from?

You can see how Daia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Daia family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Daia's in USA. California had the highest population of Daia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daia 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 56 census records available for the last name Daia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daia 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Daia. 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 11 military records available for the last name Daia. For the veterans among your Daia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daia lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Daia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Daia in 1975 was 78, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daia 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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