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Dykast Family History

Dykast 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: Dykas, Kast, Dykes, Dysart, Dyas, Dukart, Dybas, Yoast, Dukas, Yeast

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Where is the Dykast family from?

You can see how Dykast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dykast family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dykast family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dykast's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dykast families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dykast surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dykast ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dykast ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Dykast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dykast 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dykast. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dykast. For the veterans among your Dykast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dykast lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dykast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dykast in 1969 was 78, and 93 in 2003.

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