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Dybdal Family History

Dybdal 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: Dybdahl, Dyal, Dyrdahl, Dybala, Dybas, Tysdal, Beal, Dowdall, Yadav

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Where is the Dybdal family from?

You can see how Dybdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dybdal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dybdal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Dybdal families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dybdal's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dybdal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dybdal 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 Dybdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dybdal. 50% of Dybdal men worked as a Farming and 34% of Dybdal women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dybdal were Chemist and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Chemist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Practical Nurse
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Dybdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Dybdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dybdal 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Dybdal. 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 119 military records available for the last name Dybdal. For the veterans among your Dybdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dybdal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dybdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dybdal in 1967 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dybdal 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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