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Daining Family History

Daining 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: Kanning, Darling, Dorning, Arning, Dahling, Manning, Twining, Dunning

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Where is the Daining family from?

You can see how Daining families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daining family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Daining families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Daining family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Daining's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Daining families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daining surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Daining ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Daining. 100% of Daining men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Daining. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daining 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Daining. 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 63 military records available for the last name Daining. For the veterans among your Daining ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daining lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Daining life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Daining in 1966 was 68, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daining 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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