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Early Origins of the Dayman family

The surname Dayman was first found in Bohemia, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Dayman family

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Dayman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Deym, Deyym, Deymm, Deymn, Deyme, Deymes, Deymne, Deymnes, Deiym and many more.

Early Notables of the Dayman family

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United States Dayman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dayman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Joseph Dayman, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1774
Dayman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Franz Dayman, aged 43, who arrived in America, in 1895
Dayman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Samuel Dayman, aged 60, who immigrated to Rochester, New York in 1913
  • Wilfred Dayman, aged 34, who arrived in America, in 1924

Canada Dayman migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dayman Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Humphrey Dayman, who settled in Quebec in 1843
  • Ralph Dayman, who settled in Ontario in 1871
  • Lewellan Dayman, who settled in Ontario in 1871

Australia Dayman migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Dayman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Dayman, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Hooghly" in 1839 1
  • Mary Dayman, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Hooghly" in 1839 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Dayman (post 1700) +

  • Leslie Ernest Dayman (1938-2023), Australian actor best known for his performances on television
  • Leslie "Les" Dayman (b. 1933), Australian television actor
  • Gregory John Dayman (b. 1947), New Zealand gold medalist field hockey player at the 1976 Summer Olympics
  • Edward Arthur Dayman BD (1807-1890), English clergyman and hymn writer
  • Les 'Bro' Dayman (b. 1901), Australian rules footballer, active from 1921 to 1934, inductee into the South Australian Football Hall of Fame
  • Ivan Dayman, Australian promoter, record producer in the 1960s and 1970s


  1. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) HOOGHLY 1839. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1839Hooghly.htm


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