This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dylie family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dylie Family History

Dylie 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: Wylie, Dale, Dole, Lyle, Dyke, Pyle, Kyle, Dulin, Doyle, Dolin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dylie family from?

You can see how Dylie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dylie family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Dylie families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1881. In 1911 there was 1 Dylie family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dylie's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Dylie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dylie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Dylie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Dylie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dylie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Dylie

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Dylie. 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.

View all Dylie immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Dylie. For the veterans among your Dylie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dylie military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dylie family history

Discover More

What is the average Dylie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dylie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dylie

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dylie family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial