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Dyle Family History

Dyle 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: Dale, Dole, Lyle, Dyke, Pyle, Kyle, Doyle, Dye, Dile, Ryle

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Where is the Dyle family from?

You can see how Dyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dyle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 42 Dyle families living in Somerset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dyle's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Dyle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyle 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 Dyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocer (unemployed) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dyle. 100% of Dyle men worked as a Grocer (unemployed) and 85% of Dyle 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Grocer (unemployed)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Foster Mother
    16%

What Dyle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyle 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Dyle. 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 672 military records available for the last name Dyle. For the veterans among your Dyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyle lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Dyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dyle in 1947 was 40, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dyle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyle 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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