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Dainey Family History

Dainey 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: Darney, Dabney, Dainty, Gainey, Rainey, Hainey, Daisey, Daines, Daney

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Where is the Dainey family from?

You can see how Dainey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dainey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dainey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Dainey families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dainey's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dainey families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Dainey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dainey 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dainey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dainey. For the veterans among your Dainey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dainey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Dainey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dainey in 1972 was 80, and 86 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dainey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dainey 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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