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Dyrda Family History

Dyrda 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: Derda, Carda, Cerda, Korda, Dura, Corda, Duda, Burda, Dorta, Dada

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Where is the Dyrda family from?

You can see how Dyrda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyrda family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Dyrda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Dyrda family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dyrda's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dyrda families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyrda 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 Dyrda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyrda. 34% of Dyrda men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Dyrda women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dyrda were New Worker and Candy Maker.

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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
    34%
  • Bartender
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    60%
  • Candy Maker
    40%

What Dyrda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Dyrda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyrda 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Dyrda. 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 215 military records available for the last name Dyrda. For the veterans among your Dyrda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyrda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dyrda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dyrda in 1962 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dyrda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyrda 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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