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Daylie Family History

Daylie 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: Dale, Doyle, Bailie, Dansie, Dalpe, Vallie, Sallie, Dalin, Dayley

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Where is the Daylie family from?

You can see how Daylie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daylie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Daylie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Daylie families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Daylie's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Daylie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daylie 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 Daylie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Daylie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daylie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Daylie. 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 44 military records available for the last name Daylie. For the veterans among your Daylie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daylie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Daylie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Daylie in 1971 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daylie 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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