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George Day Family History

George Day 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: George, Georger, Georgian, Georgia, Fereday, Georgiadis, Georgeff

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Where is the George Day family from?

You can see how George Day families moved over time by selecting different census years. The George Day family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 George Day families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded George Day's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of George Day families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name George Day. Like a window into their day-to-day life, George Day 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 25 immigration records available for the last name George Day. 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 33 military records available for the last name George Day. For the veterans among your George Day ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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