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Dyak Family History

Dyak 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: Deak, Diak, Dyas, Doak, Dyal, Dyk, Dyck, Dyar, Yan, Pak

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Where is the Dyak family from?

You can see how Dyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dyak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Dyak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyak 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 Dyak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyak. 67% of Dyak men worked as a Loader and 100% of Dyak women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Loader
    67%
  • Weaver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Dyak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Dyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyak 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Dyak. 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 47 military records available for the last name Dyak. For the veterans among your Dyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dyak in 1962 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dyak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyak 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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