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Daima Family History

Daima 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: Baima, Taira, Dana, Shima, Sama, Damas, Dai, Datta, Damm, Rama

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Where is the Daima family from?

You can see how Daima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Daima families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Daima's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Daima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daima ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Daima ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Daima family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Daima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daima 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Daima. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Daima. For the veterans among your Daima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daima lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Daima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Daima in 1984 was 88, and 83 in 2002.

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