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Dais Family History

Dais Name Meaning

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


Similar surnames: Daisy, Danis, Lais, Garis, Pais, Rais, Dain, Maris, Kain, Fain

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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.
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What did your Dais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dais. 100% of Dais men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dais 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Dais. 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 816 military records available for the last name Dais. For the veterans among your Dais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dais lifespan?

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.

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