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Dayie Family History

Dayie 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: Davie, Daye, Daniel, David, Marie, Day, Dale, Danis, Dai, Dyke

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Where is the Dayie family from?

You can see how Dayie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayie family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Dayie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Dayie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dayie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dayie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayie 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 Dayie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cigariere was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dayie. 100% of Dayie women worked as a Cigariere.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cigariere
    100%

What Dayie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Dayie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayie 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dayie. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dayie. For the veterans among your Dayie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Dayie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dayie in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayie 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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