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Daywalt Family History

Daywalt Surname Meaning

Variant of Dewalt a surname of German origin. Compare Dawalt and Dayvault.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Daywalt family from?

You can see how Daywalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daywalt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daywalt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Daywalt families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Daywalt's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Daywalt families in 1871.
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What did your Daywalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daywalt. 74% of Daywalt men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Daywalt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daywalt were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    74%
  • Farm Hand
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Daywalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daywalt 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Daywalt. 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 814 military records available for the last name Daywalt. For the veterans among your Daywalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daywalt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Daywalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Daywalt in 1957 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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