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Dyr Family History

Dyr 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: Dyer, Cyr, Dar, Dye, Dyk, Dym, Der, Dyar, Dy, Yu

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Where is the Dyr family from?

You can see how Dyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dyr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dyr families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dyr's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Dyr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyr 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 Dyr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyr. 50% of Dyr men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Dyr women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Dyr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Dyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyr 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Dyr. 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 37 military records available for the last name Dyr. For the veterans among your Dyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyr lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Dyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dyr in 1972 was 47, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dyr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyr 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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