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Dyet Family History

Dyet Surname Meaning

see Dyett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dyet family from?

You can see how Dyet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dyet families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 3 Dyet families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dyet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dyet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dyet ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dyet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyet 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Dyet. 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 157 military records available for the last name Dyet. For the veterans among your Dyet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyet lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Dyet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dyet in 1961 was 75, and 83 in 2001.

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