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Dyce Family History

Dyce Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dice. Scottish (Aberdeenshire): habitational name from Dyce in Aberdeenshire.

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


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Where is the Dyce family from?

You can see how Dyce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dyce families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Dyce families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dyce's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dyce families in 1891.
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What did your Dyce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Salvage Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dyce. 100% of Dyce men worked as a Salvage Engineer and 100% of Dyce 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Salvage Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dyce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyce 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dyce. 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 502 military records available for the last name Dyce. For the veterans among your Dyce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyce lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Dyce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dyce in 1945 was 26, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dyce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyce 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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