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Dayall Family History

Dayall 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: Dayal, Mayall, Mayhall, Duvall, Dall, Ryall, Dalal, Darnall, Lyall

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Where is the Dayall family from?

You can see how Dayall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayall family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dayall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Dayall family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Dayall's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Dayall families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayall 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 Dayall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dayall. 100% of Dayall 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Dayall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayall 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dayall. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dayall. For the veterans among your Dayall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayall lifespan?

Average Dayall life expectancy in 1981 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayall 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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