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Dize Family History

Dize Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Dice .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dise, Dice, Dile, Vize, Dike, Hire, Mize, Rike, Tice, Nine

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Where is the Dize family from?

You can see how Dize families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dize family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dize families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Dize families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dize's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dize families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dize surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dize ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dize. 34% of Dize 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
    34%
  • Waterman
    24%
  • Seafood
    15%
  • Farm
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dize. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dize 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Dize. 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 280 military records available for the last name Dize. For the veterans among your Dize ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dize lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dize life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dize in 1955 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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