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Dae Family History

Dae 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, Dale, Daw, Due, Dai, Doe, Pae, Dade, Dax, Dee

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Where is the Dae family from?

You can see how Dae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dae families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dae family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dae's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Dae families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dae. 18% of Dae men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Dae women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dae were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dae 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Dae. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dae. For the veterans among your Dae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dae lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dae in 1959 was 33, and 94 in 2004.

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