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Dylan Family History

Dylan 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: Dolan, Hylan, Dynan, Yan, Dean, Duan, Yuan, Balan, Lyman, Dolman

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Where is the Dylan family from?

You can see how Dylan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dylan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dylan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dylan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dylan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dylan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Dylan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dylan 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Dylan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dylan. For the veterans among your Dylan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dylan lifespan?

Average Dylan life expectancy in 2002 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dylan 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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