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Daunay Family History

Daunay 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: Dunay, Dana, Darney, Dabney, Dainty, Duray, Dunaj, Danby, Danna

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Where is the Daunay family from?

You can see how Daunay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daunay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Daunay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Daunay families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Daunay's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Daunay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daunay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daunay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Daunay. 100% of Daunay men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Daunay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daunay 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Daunay. 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 17 military records available for the last name Daunay. For the veterans among your Daunay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daunay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Daunay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Daunay in 1965 was 80, and 58 in 2003.

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