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Dyard Family History

Dyard 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: Yard, Byard, Dyar, Bard, Hard, Beard, Dear, Ward, Dyer, Izard

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Where is the Dyard family from?

You can see how Dyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dyard family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dyard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dyard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Dyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyard 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dyard. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dyard. For the veterans among your Dyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyard lifespan?

Average Dyard life expectancy in 1974 was 26 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyard 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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