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Dhayer Family History

Dhayer 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: Hayer, Chayer, Drayer, Thayer, Sayer, Hayes, Dreyer, Layer, Hamer

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Where is the Dhayer family from?

You can see how Dhayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dhayer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dhayer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dhayer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dhayer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dhayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Dhayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dhayer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dhayer. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dhayer. For the veterans among your Dhayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dhayer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Dhayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dhayer in 1972 was 67, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dhayer 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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