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Daldy Family History

Daldy Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin. It might be a variant of Daldry (see Dawtrey) with simplification of /ldr/ to /ld

but supporting evidence for this has not been found.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Daldy family from?

You can see how Daldy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daldy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daldy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Daldy families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Daldy's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Daldy families in 1891.
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What did your Daldy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Daldy. 87% of Daldy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Daldy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daldy 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 756 immigration records available for the last name Daldy. 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 124 military records available for the last name Daldy. For the veterans among your Daldy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daldy lifespan?

Average Daldy life expectancy in 2001 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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