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Dykhorst Family History

Dykhorst Surname 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: Dykhouse, Horst, Dorst, Bockhorst, Dykhuis, Kohorst, Dewhurst, Korst

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dykhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Dykhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dykhorst 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dykhorst. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dykhorst. For the veterans among your Dykhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dykhorst lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Dykhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dykhorst in 1969 was 67, and 53 in 1980.

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