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Dayon Family History

Dayon 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: Rayon, Damon, Daron, Daymon, Ayon, Doyon, Mayon, Dayan, Danon, Dayton

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Where is the Dayon family from?

You can see how Dayon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dayon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Dayon families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dayon's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Dayon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayon 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 Dayon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dayon. 36% of Dayon men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    36%
  • Journalier
    29%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dayon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayon 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Dayon. 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 255 military records available for the last name Dayon. For the veterans among your Dayon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dayon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dayon in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dayon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayon 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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