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Dayce Family History

Dayce 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: Dance, Dace, Cayce, Dyce, Daye, Day, Dale, Boyce, Darcy, Lance

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Where is the Dayce family from?

You can see how Dayce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayce family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dayce families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Dayce family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dayce's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Dayce families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Dayce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayce 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dayce. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dayce. For the veterans among your Dayce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayce lifespan?

Average Dayce life expectancy in 1984 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayce 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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