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Dyett Family History

Dyett Surname Meaning

English (Dorset): from the Middle English female personal name Dyot a pet form of Dye

a short form of Denise (see Dennis).

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


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Where is the Dyett family from?

You can see how Dyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dyett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Dyett families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dyett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dyett families in 1891.
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What did your Dyett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dyett. 40% of Dyett men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Dyett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dyett were Heavy Worker and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Plasterers Labourer
    20%
  • Heavy Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyett 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 Dyett. 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 599 military records available for the last name Dyett. For the veterans among your Dyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dyett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dyett in 1965 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyett 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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