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Dyrek Family History

Dyrek 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: Syrek, Dymek, Drew, Turek, Dore, Dyer, Dyke, Borek, Tyrer, Danek

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Where is the Dyrek family from?

You can see how Dyrek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyrek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dyrek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dyrek families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Dyrek's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Dyrek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyrek 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 Dyrek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyrek. 72% of Dyrek men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Dyrek women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dyrek were Grinder and Bakery Clerk.

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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
    72%
  • Heater
    15%
  • Grinder
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    60%
  • Bakery Clerk
    40%

What Dyrek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Dyrek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyrek 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Dyrek. 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 93 military records available for the last name Dyrek. For the veterans among your Dyrek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyrek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dyrek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dyrek in 1964 was 61, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyrek 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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