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Dyse Family History

Dyse 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, Dose, Dye, Dise, Wyse, Dyce, Dase, Rye, Dube, Dore

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Where is the Dyse family from?

You can see how Dyse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyse family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dyse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Dyse families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dyse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dyse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyse 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 Dyse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dyse. 100% of Dyse men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Dyse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Dyse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyse 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dyse. 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 45 military records available for the last name Dyse. For the veterans among your Dyse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyse lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dyse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dyse in 1958 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dyse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyse 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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