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Dalyai Family History

Dalyai 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: Dallas, Dallam, Dayal, Dalal, Banyai, Daly, Dalman, Dayan, Galyan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalyai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Dalyai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalyai 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dalyai. 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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There are 32 military records available for the last name Dalyai. For the veterans among your Dalyai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalyai lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dalyai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dalyai in 1965 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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