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Dayne Family History

Dayne Surname Meaning

see Dain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dayne family from?

You can see how Dayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dayne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Dayne families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Dayne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dayne families in 1911.
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What did your Dayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dayne. 29% of Dayne men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Dayne women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dayne were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housework
    12%

What Dayne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayne 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Dayne. 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 151 military records available for the last name Dayne. For the veterans among your Dayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayne lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Dayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dayne in 1956 was 46, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayne 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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