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Dysland Family History

Dysland 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: Ryland, Osland, Dowland, Hyland, Nyland, Deland, Island, Darland

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Where is the Dysland family from?

You can see how Dysland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dysland family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dysland families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dysland's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dysland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dysland 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 Dysland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dysland. 100% of Dysland women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Dysland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Dysland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dysland 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dysland. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dysland. For the veterans among your Dysland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dysland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dysland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dysland in 1965 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dysland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dysland 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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