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Dayries Family History

Dayries 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: Darius, Aries, Dorries, Harries, Davies, Faries, Dries, Sayres, Ayres

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Where is the Dayries family from?

You can see how Dayries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayries family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dayries families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Dayries families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Dayries's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dayries families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayries 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 Dayries ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dayries. 100% of Dayries men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Dayries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayries 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dayries. 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 135 military records available for the last name Dayries. For the veterans among your Dayries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayries lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Dayries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dayries in 1960 was 62, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayries 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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