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Dyra Family History

Dyra 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: Dura, Dora, Dara, Tyra, Dore, Mura, Mora, Bara, Dana, Dery

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Where is the Dyra family from?

You can see how Dyra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dyra families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dyra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dyra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyra 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 Dyra ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Dyra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Dyra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyra 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Dyra. 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 68 military records available for the last name Dyra. For the veterans among your Dyra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyra lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Dyra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dyra in 1965 was 74, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dyra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyra 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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