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Dylett Family History

Dylett 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: Flett, Syrett, Lett, Dygert, Lycett, Plett, Klett, Hulett, Ellett

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Where is the Dylett family from?

You can see how Dylett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dylett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Dylett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dylett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dylett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dylett 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 14 census records available for the last name Dylett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dylett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dylett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dylett. For the veterans among your Dylett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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