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Daywitt Family History

Daywitt 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: De Witt, Daywalt, Davitt, Darwin, Parfitt, Rabbitt, Hewitt, Mabbitt

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Where is the Daywitt family from?

You can see how Daywitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daywitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Daywitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Daywitt families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Daywitt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Daywitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daywitt 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 Daywitt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Daywitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daywitt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Daywitt. 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 22 military records available for the last name Daywitt. For the veterans among your Daywitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daywitt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Daywitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Daywitt in 1950 was 53, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daywitt 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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