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Daher Family History

Daher Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly the Levant): from a personal name based on ẓāhir ‘knowing’ or ‘clear evident’ (see Zahir). This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians.

Somali (mainly Djibouti): from a variant of the Somali Muslim personal name Dahir.

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


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You can see how Daher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Daher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Daher families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Daher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Daher families in 1911.
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What did your Daher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Daher. 100% of Daher men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Daher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daher 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 Daher. 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 34,000 military records available for the last name Daher. For the veterans among your Daher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daher lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Daher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Daher in 1956 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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