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Dysthe Family History

Dysthe 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: Dyche, Wythe, Dostie, Dustin, Esther, Doster, Dust, Distel, Postle

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Where is the Dysthe family from?

You can see how Dysthe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dysthe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dysthe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dysthe family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dysthe's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Dysthe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dysthe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dysthe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Dysthe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dysthe 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Dysthe. 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 26 military records available for the last name Dysthe. For the veterans among your Dysthe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dysthe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dysthe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dysthe in 1963 was 90, and 22 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dysthe 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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