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Dyess Family History

Dyess Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Deis or its Dutch equivalents Dijs and Deijs.

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


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Where is the Dyess family from?

You can see how Dyess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dyess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Dyess families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dyess's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dyess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyess 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 Dyess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyess. 44% of Dyess men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Dyess women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dyess were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dyess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyess 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Dyess. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dyess. For the veterans among your Dyess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyess lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dyess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dyess in 1944 was 28, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyess 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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