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Dyar Family History

Dyar Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Dyer.

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


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Where is the Dyar family from?

You can see how Dyar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dyar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 33 Dyar families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Dyar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dyar families in 1891.
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What did your Dyar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dyar. 100% of Dyar 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Dyar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyar 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Dyar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dyar. For the veterans among your Dyar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyar lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dyar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dyar in 1944 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyar 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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