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Dykers Family History

Dykers 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: Dykes, Dyer, Dyke, Byers, Sykes, Ayers, Myers, Syers, Rakers, Akers

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Where is the Dykers family from?

You can see how Dykers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dykers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dykers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Dykers families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dykers's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Dykers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dykers 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 Dykers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dykers. 30% of Dykers men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

What Dykers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Dykers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dykers 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Dykers. 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 76 military records available for the last name Dykers. For the veterans among your Dykers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dykers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dykers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dykers in 1966 was 82, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dykers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dykers 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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