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Dyreson Family History

Dyreson 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: Dyson, Dresen, Freson, Ireson, Creson, Dragon, Parson, Preston

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Where is the Dyreson family from?

You can see how Dyreson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyreson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dyreson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Dyreson family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dyreson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Dyreson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyreson 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 Dyreson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Dyreson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyreson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dyreson. 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 32 military records available for the last name Dyreson. For the veterans among your Dyreson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyreson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Dyreson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dyreson in 1958 was 44, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyreson 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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