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Dayney Family History

Dayney 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: Darney, Dabney, Dayley, Daney, Dolney, Radney, Downey, Dorney, Haney

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Where is the Dayney family from?

You can see how Dayney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dayney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Dayney families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dayney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dayney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Dayney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayney 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dayney. 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 45 military records available for the last name Dayney. For the veterans among your Dayney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayney lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Dayney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dayney in 1975 was 77, and 58 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayney 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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