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Dynia Family History

Dynia 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: Wynia, Dana, Danis, Dona, Danca, Danza, Donis, Zynda, Danna, Gunia

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Where is the Dynia family from?

You can see how Dynia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dynia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dynia families living in Connecticut. This was about 17% of all the recorded Dynia's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dynia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dynia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dynia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dynia. 75% of Dynia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dynia women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    75%
  • Beater Tender
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Dynia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dynia 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Dynia. 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 132 military records available for the last name Dynia. For the veterans among your Dynia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dynia lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Dynia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dynia in 1951 was 38, and 83 in 2003.

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