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Dayles Family History

Dayles 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: Ayles, Dales, Dayley, Gayles, Sayles, Hayles, Bayles, Hayes, Sales

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Where is the Dayles family from?

You can see how Dayles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dayles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Dayles families living in Worcestershire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dayles's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Dayles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayles 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 Dayles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dayles. 100% of Dayles 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 390 census records available for the last name Dayles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayles 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Dayles. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dayles. For the veterans among your Dayles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayles lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Dayles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dayles in 1998 was 82, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayles 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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