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Dyars Family History

Dyars 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, Byars, Dyar, Ayars, Mars, Yard, Dear, Dyer, Byers, Das

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Where is the Dyars family from?

You can see how Dyars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyars family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Dyars families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Dyars families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dyars's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dyars families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Dyars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyars 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dyars. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dyars. For the veterans among your Dyars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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