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Daiy Family History

Daiy 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: Day, Dai, Dain, Daisy, Davy, Dady, Daly, Dais, Daily, Dail

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Where is the Daiy family from?

You can see how Daiy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daiy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Daiy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Daiy family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Daiy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Daiy families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Daiy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daiy 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Daiy. 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 15 military records available for the last name Daiy. For the veterans among your Daiy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daiy lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Daiy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Daiy in 1979 was 58, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daiy 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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