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Dyve Family History

Dyve 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: Dove, Dyke, Dye, Dave, Dyce, Duve, Rye, Dube, Dore, Duke

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Where is the Dyve family from?

You can see how Dyve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyve family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dyve family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dyve's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Dyve families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyve surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dyve ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Dyve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyve 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dyve. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dyve. For the veterans among your Dyve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyve lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1987, in the United States, Dyve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dyve in 1982 was 76, and 83 in 1987.

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