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Dynan Family History

Dynan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Dinan.

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


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Where is the Dynan family from?

You can see how Dynan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dynan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dynan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Dynan families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dynan's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Dynan families in 1911.
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What did your Dynan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dynan. 25% of Dynan men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Dynan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dynan were Lumper and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Lumper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Typist
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%

What Dynan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dynan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dynan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dynan. 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 524 military records available for the last name Dynan. For the veterans among your Dynan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dynan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dynan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dynan in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dynan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dynan 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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