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Dykie Family History

Dykie 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: Dyke, Duke, Dixie, Dykes, Durie, Dowie, Dobie, Dubie, Dye, Nykiel

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Where is the Dykie family from?

You can see how Dykie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dykie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Dykie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dykie families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Dykie's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Dykie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dykie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dykie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dykie. 100% of Dykie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dykie women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Dykie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Dykie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dykie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dykie. 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 39 military records available for the last name Dykie. For the veterans among your Dykie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dykie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dykie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dykie in 1959 was 57, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dykie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dykie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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