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Dayken Family History

Dayken 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: Daykin, Hayden, Mayen, Dyke, Dahlen, Dalen, Dahmen, Gayden, Marken

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Where is the Dayken family from?

You can see how Dayken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayken family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dayken families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dayken's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dayken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayken 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 122 census records available for the last name Dayken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayken 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dayken. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dayken. For the veterans among your Dayken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayken lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Dayken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dayken in 1981 was 78, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayken 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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