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Dyals Family History

Dyals 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: Dyas, Dyal, Dials, Ryals, Dale, Das, Dial, Drass, Dayal, Dias

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Where is the Dyals family from?

You can see how Dyals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyals family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dyals families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dyals families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dyals's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dyals families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyals 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 Dyals ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyals. 34% of Dyals men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Dyals women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dyals were Laborer and Packer.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Dyals family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Dyals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyals 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dyals. 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 52 military records available for the last name Dyals. For the veterans among your Dyals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyals lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dyals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dyals in 1966 was 58, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyals 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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