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Dyes Family History

Dyes Surname Meaning

Variant of Dyess.

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


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Where is the Dyes family from?

You can see how Dyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dyes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Dyes families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Dyes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dyes families in 1891.
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What did your Dyes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dyes. 100% of Dyes men worked as a Carpenter Heavy Worker and 77% of Dyes 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

  • Carpenter Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%
  • Costumier (retired)
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyes 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Dyes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dyes. For the veterans among your Dyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dyes in 1956 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyes 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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