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Dyhr Family History

Dyhr 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: Dyer, Myhr, Dohr, Duhr, Dyar, Nohr, Dear, Kehr, Dahl, Gohr

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Where is the Dyhr family from?

You can see how Dyhr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyhr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dyhr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dyhr families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dyhr's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dyhr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyhr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Dyhr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyhr 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Dyhr. 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 338 military records available for the last name Dyhr. For the veterans among your Dyhr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyhr lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dyhr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dyhr in 1967 was 66, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyhr 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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