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Dype Family History

Dype 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: Dyke, Dye, Dyce, Rye, Dube, Dore, Duke, Pope, Hyde, Dale

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Where is the Dype family from?

You can see how Dype families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dype family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Dype family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dype's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dype families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dype 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 32 census records available for the last name Dype. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dype 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dype. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dype. For the veterans among your Dype ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dype lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Dype life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dype in 1983 was 59, and 35 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dype 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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