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Daina Family History

Daina 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: Dana, Dain, Daino, Danna, Dina, Dains, Hain, Bain, Rana, Main

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Where is the Daina family from?

You can see how Daina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daina family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Daina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Daina family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Daina's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Daina families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daina. 43% of Daina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Daina women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Daina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Daina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daina 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Daina. 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 69 military records available for the last name Daina. For the veterans among your Daina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daina lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Daina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Daina in 1979 was 67, and 86 in 2003.

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