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Dayet Family History

Dayet 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: Daye, Sayer, Hayes, Day, Layer, Dale, Mayer, Hayer, Dyer, Mayen

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Where is the Dayet family from?

You can see how Dayet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Dayet families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Dayet families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dayet's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Dayet families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Dayet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayet 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dayet. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dayet. For the veterans among your Dayet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayet 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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