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Dylke Family History

Dylke 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, Dalke, Duke, Dale, Drake, Dole, Lyle, Pyle, Kyle, Doyle

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Where is the Dylke family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dylke 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 Dylke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dylke. 100% of Dylke men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dylke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Dylke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dylke 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dylke. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dylke. For the veterans among your Dylke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dylke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Dylke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dylke in 1969 was 49, and 76 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dylke 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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