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Dakey Family History

Dakey 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: Oakey, Dacey, Akey, Dazey, Dake, Daney, Davey, Bakey, Daley, Lakey

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Where is the Dakey family from?

You can see how Dakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dakey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dakey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Dakey families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dakey's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Dakey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dakey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dakey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dakey. 100% of Dakey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dakey women 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Dakey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Dakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dakey 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Dakey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Dakey. For the veterans among your Dakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dakey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Dakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dakey in 1969 was 56, and 69 in 1990.

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