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Dahy Family History

Dahy 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, Dahl, Davy, Dady, Dahm, Daly, Dahn, Dacy, Daby, Fahy

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Where is the Dahy family from?

You can see how Dahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dahy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Dahy families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dahy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dahy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahy 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 Dahy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahy. 100% of Dahy 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%

What Dahy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Dahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahy 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Dahy. 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 78 military records available for the last name Dahy. For the veterans among your Dahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Dahy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dahy in 1974 was 70, and 61 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahy 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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