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Dayett Family History

Dayett 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: Payette, Cavett, Mayette, Gavett, Huyett, Yett, Boyett, Fayette

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Where is the Dayett family from?

You can see how Dayett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dayett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Dayett families living in Delaware. This was about 94% of all the recorded Dayett's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Dayett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Dayett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayett 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 Dayett. 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 53 military records available for the last name Dayett. For the veterans among your Dayett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Dayett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dayett in 1964 was 69, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayett 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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