German: probably a variant of Deis Probably an altered form of Portuguese Días (see Dias ). African American: probably an altered form of English Days .
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
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Where is the Dais family from?
You can see how Dais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dais family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dais families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Dais families living in Ontario. This was about 28% of all the recorded Dais's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dais families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dais in 1956 was 46, and 63 in 2004.