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Dyl Family History

Dyl 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: Dul, Byl, Dal, Dye, Dyal, Dyk, Dym, Dy, Yu, Yi

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Where is the Dyl family from?

You can see how Dyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dyl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dyl families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dyl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dyl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyl 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 Dyl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyl. 36% of Dyl men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dyl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dyl were Machinist and New Worker.

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Power Machine Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Dyl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyl 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Dyl. 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 324 military records available for the last name Dyl. For the veterans among your Dyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dyl in 1963 was 85, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dyl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyl 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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