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Dygus Family History

Dygus 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: Dycus, Cyrus, Angus, Debus, Dykes, Bogus, Vogus, Tyus, Daus, Dague

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Where is the Dygus family from?

You can see how Dygus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dygus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dygus families living in Oklahoma. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dygus's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Dygus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dygus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Dygus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dygus 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 Dygus. 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 63 military records available for the last name Dygus. For the veterans among your Dygus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dygus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dygus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dygus in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dygus 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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