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Daolay Family History

Daolay 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: Dalby, Dallas, Dolak, Kallay, Dagley, Dallam, Delay, Darley, Dalal

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Where is the Daolay family from?

You can see how Daolay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daolay family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Daolay families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Daolay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Daolay families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Daolay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daolay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Daolay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Daolay. For the veterans among your Daolay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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