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Daz Family History

Daz Name 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: Day, Daw, Dai, Dax, Das, Dar, Paz, Dau, Dam, Danz

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Where is the Daz family from?

You can see how Daz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Daz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Daz families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Daz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Daz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daz 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 Daz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daz. 50% of Daz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Daz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daz were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Daz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daz 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Daz. 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 69 military records available for the last name Daz. For the veterans among your Daz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Daz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Daz in 1954 was 51, and 78 in 2002.

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