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Dyla Family History

Dyla 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: Dula, Zyla, Dylla, Sala, Dale, Dana, Doll, Vila, Mula, Bala

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Where is the Dyla family from?

You can see how Dyla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyla family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dyla families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Dyla families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dyla's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dyla families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyla 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 Dyla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dyla. 100% of Dyla men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Dyla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyla 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Dyla. 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 58 military records available for the last name Dyla. For the veterans among your Dyla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyla lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Dyla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dyla in 1969 was 54, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyla 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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