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Dyor Family History

Dyor 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, Door, Dyar, Dore, Yon, You, Lyon, Don, York, Thor

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Where is the Dyor family from?

You can see how Dyor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dyor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dyor families living in Middlesex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dyor's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Dyor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyor 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 417 census records available for the last name Dyor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyor 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Dyor. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dyor. For the veterans among your Dyor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyor 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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