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Daim Family History

Daim 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: Dai, Damm, Dain, Dam, Dahm, Daum, Haim, Dais, Naim, Baim

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Where is the Daim family from?

You can see how Daim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Daim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Daim family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Daim's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Daim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daim 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 203 census records available for the last name Daim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daim 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Daim. 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 22 military records available for the last name Daim. For the veterans among your Daim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daim lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daim 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daim

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