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Dayvolt Family History

Dayvolt 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: Davolt, Davoli, Daywalt, Paavola, Dayal, Marolt, Devol, Davault

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Where is the Dayvolt family from?

You can see how Dayvolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dayvolt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dayvolt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dayvolt family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Dayvolt's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Dayvolt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dayvolt 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 Dayvolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lather was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dayvolt. 100% of Dayvolt men worked as a Lather.

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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

  • Lather
    100%

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Dayvolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dayvolt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dayvolt. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dayvolt. For the veterans among your Dayvolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dayvolt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Dayvolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dayvolt in 1959 was 58, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dayvolt 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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