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Dydo Family History

Dydo 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: Dedo, Dado, Hyde, Dodd, Dyer, Deo, Endo, Dyke, Lyde, Dade

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Where is the Dydo family from?

You can see how Dydo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dydo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dydo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dydo families living in Worcestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dydo's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Dydo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dydo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dydo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Attendant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dydo. 37% of Dydo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dydo women worked as an Attendant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dydo were Attendant and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    34%
  • Conveyor Helper
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

What Dydo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Dydo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dydo 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Dydo. 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 178 military records available for the last name Dydo. For the veterans among your Dydo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dydo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dydo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dydo in 1962 was 87, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dydo 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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