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Daykin Family History

Daykin Surname Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire): variant of Dakin.

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


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Where is the Daykin family from?

You can see how Daykin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daykin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daykin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Daykin families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Daykin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Daykin families in 1911.
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What did your Daykin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Daykin. 30% of Daykin men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Agent
    20%
  • Student
    20%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Daykin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daykin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Daykin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Daykin. For the veterans among your Daykin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daykin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Daykin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Daykin in 1961 was 67, and 42 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daykin 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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