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Dych Family History

Dych 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: Dech, Duch, Dyche, Dach, Dyck, Zych, Dyce, Lynch, Rich, Bach

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Where is the Dych family from?

You can see how Dych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dych family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dych families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Dych families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dych's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Dych families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dych 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 Dych ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dych. 67% of Dych men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dych women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Minister
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dych family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dych 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Dych. 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 188 military records available for the last name Dych. For the veterans among your Dych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dych lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dych in 1962 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dych

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dych 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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