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Dyrnes Family History

Dyrnes 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: Byrnes, Dynes, Barnes, Dorney, Fornes, Darney, Mynes, Derner, Warnes

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Where is the Dyrnes family from?

You can see how Dyrnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyrnes family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Dyrnes families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dyrnes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dyrnes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyrnes 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 Dyrnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyrnes. 100% of Dyrnes men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Dyrnes women worked as a 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

  • Janitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Dyrnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyrnes 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Dyrnes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dyrnes. For the veterans among your Dyrnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyrnes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Dyrnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dyrnes in 1973 was 27, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyrnes 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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