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Dahya Family History

Dahya 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: Day, Dana, Dahl, Datta, Kaya, Caya, Dayal, Raya, Davy, Danca

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Dahya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahya 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Dahya. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Dahya. For the veterans among your Dahya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahya lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Dahya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dahya in 1996 was 92, and 97 in 2003.

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