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Dyal Family History

Dyal Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Dial (see Dalziel ). Irish: variant of Doyle . Indian: variant of Dayal . Compare Dial .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dial, Doyal, Deal, Dyar, Royal, Yaw, Doyel, Dea, Dyas, Dean

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Where is the Dyal family from?

You can see how Dyal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dyal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Dyal families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Dyal's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Dyal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dyal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyal. 32% of Dyal men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Dyal women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dyal were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dyal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyal 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Dyal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dyal. For the veterans among your Dyal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyal lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dyal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dyal in 1955 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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