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Daysh Family History

Daysh Surname Meaning

see Dash.

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


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Where is the Daysh family from?

You can see how Daysh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daysh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Daysh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 120 Daysh families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Daysh's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Daysh families in 1891.
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What did your Daysh 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 Daysh. 72% of Daysh men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Daysh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daysh were Market Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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
    72%
  • Market Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Nil
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Daysh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Daysh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daysh 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Daysh. 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 327 military records available for the last name Daysh. For the veterans among your Daysh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daysh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Daysh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Daysh in 1969 was 74, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daysh 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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