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Dyjak Family History

Dyjak Name 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: Deak, Dolak, Diak, Dulak, Dziak, Dyas, Rybak, Doak, Dyal, Hyjek

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Where is the Dyjak family from?

You can see how Dyjak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyjak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dyjak families living in Massachusetts. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dyjak's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dyjak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyjak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dyjak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyjak. 29% of Dyjak men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Dyjak women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dyjak were Weaver and 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
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Weaver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    25%
  • Spinner
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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What Dyjak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Dyjak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyjak 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Dyjak. 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 181 military records available for the last name Dyjak. For the veterans among your Dyjak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyjak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dyjak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dyjak in 1962 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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