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Dayers Family History

Dayers 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: Ayers, Sayers, Mayers, Bayers, Sayer, Hayes, Layer, Davern, Mayer

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Where is the Dayers family from?

You can see how Dayers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dayers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Dayers families living in Staffordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dayers's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dayers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayers 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 Dayers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dayers. 100% of Dayers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Dayers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayers 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Dayers. 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 Dayers. For the veterans among your Dayers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1976, in the United States, Dayers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dayers in 1965 was 42, and 53 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayers 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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