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Dayre Family History

Dayre 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: Hayre, Sayre, Ayre, Daye, Dare, Barre, Dore, Hare, Day, Dale

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Where is the Dayre family from?

You can see how Dayre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayre family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dayre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dayre families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dayre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dayre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayre 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 Dayre ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Modiste
    100%

What Dayre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Dayre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayre 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Dayre. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dayre. For the veterans among your Dayre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayre lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Dayre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dayre in 1965 was 59, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayre 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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