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Dykee Family History

Dykee 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: Dyke, Dykes, Duke, Dyer, Dee, Sykes, Defee, Delee, Dye, Yee

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Where is the Dykee family from?

You can see how Dykee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dykee family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Dykee families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dykee's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dykee families in 1861.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dykee ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Dykee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dykee 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dykee. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dykee. For the veterans among your Dykee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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