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Dayhoff Family History

Dayhoff Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dehoff.

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


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Where is the Dayhoff family from?

You can see how Dayhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayhoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dayhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Dayhoff families living in Maryland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dayhoff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dayhoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayhoff 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 Dayhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dayhoff. 39% of Dayhoff men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Dayhoff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dayhoff were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Dayhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dayhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayhoff 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Dayhoff. 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 767 military records available for the last name Dayhoff. For the veterans among your Dayhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayhoff lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Dayhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dayhoff in 1945 was 36, and 71 in 2004.

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