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Dayvault Family History

Dayvault Surname Meaning

Variant of Daywalt a surname of German origin (see Dewald). Compare Davault

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


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Where is the Dayvault family from?

You can see how Dayvault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayvault family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dayvault families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Dayvault families living in Illinois. This was about 77% of all the recorded Dayvault's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dayvault families in 1880.
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What did your Dayvault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Hemmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dayvault. 100% of Dayvault men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Dayvault women worked as a Hemmer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hemmer
    100%

What Dayvault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Dayvault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayvault 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dayvault. 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 186 military records available for the last name Dayvault. For the veterans among your Dayvault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayvault lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dayvault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dayvault in 1964 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayvault 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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