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Dykas Family History

Dykas Surname Meaning

Polish: possibly a nickname from a dialect term dykas ‘fat’ ‘pot-bellied’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dykas family from?

You can see how Dykas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dykas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dykas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Dykas families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dykas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dykas families in 1911.
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What did your Dykas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dykas. 34% of Dykas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dykas women worked as a Weaver.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Dykas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dykas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dykas 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Dykas. 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 417 military records available for the last name Dykas. For the veterans among your Dykas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dykas lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dykas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dykas in 1957 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dykas 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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