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Dylyn Family History

Dylyn 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: Dolen, Dulin, Dolin, Dalen, Nylen, Mylin, Dalin, Lyn, Dyson, Dolan

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Where is the Dylyn family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dylyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dylyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dylyn. 100% of Dylyn men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Dylyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dylyn 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dylyn. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dylyn. For the veterans among your Dylyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dylyn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Dylyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dylyn in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dylyn 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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