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Daymond Family History

Daymond Surname Meaning

see Diamond see Dayman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Daymond family from?

You can see how Daymond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daymond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daymond families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 118 Daymond families living in Devon. This was about 47% of all the recorded Daymond's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Daymond families in 1891.
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What did your Daymond ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Daymond. 50% of Daymond men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Daymond women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daymond were Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Lorry Driver
    25%
  • Railway Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Daymond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daymond 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Daymond. 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 390 military records available for the last name Daymond. For the veterans among your Daymond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daymond lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Daymond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Daymond in 1966 was 83, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daymond 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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