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Dyches Family History

Dyches Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Dykes. Possibly also an Americanized form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Daykhes: metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Daykhe of uncertain origin.

Yiddish possessive -s is used in the formation of this name. The combination of these elements reflects the cultural interplay between English and Yiddish naming conventions.

The evolution of names often reflects migration patterns and the blending of languages and traditions.

In this case, the adaptation of Daykhes into an English context underscores the impact of Jewish communities in America.

Overall, names serve as important markers of identity and heritage, revealing histories of influence and adaptation.

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


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You can see how Dyches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyches family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dyches families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dyches families living in Warwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dyches's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Dyches families in 1891.
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What did your Dyches ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyches. 33% of Dyches men worked as a Farmer and 48% of Dyches women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dyches were Foreman and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    48%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Passenger Lists

There are 158 immigration records available for the last name Dyches. 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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There are 802 military records available for the last name Dyches. For the veterans among your Dyches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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