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Dynan Family History

Dynan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Dinan .

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


Similar surnames: Dinan, Synan, Rynn, Hyman, Donn, Deman, Degnan, Doran, Pynn, Onan

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Where is the Dynan family from?

You can see how Dynan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dynan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dynan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Dynan families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dynan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dynan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dynan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dynan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dynan. 60% of Dynan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Clerk O S O Office
    20%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dynan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dynan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dynan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 524 military records available for the last name Dynan. For the veterans among your Dynan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dynan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dynan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dynan in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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