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Dyan Family History

Dyan 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: Yan, Dean, Duan, Ryan, Dyas, Dan, Dyal, Dwan, Dayan, Doan

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Where is the Dyan family from?

You can see how Dyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dyan family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dyan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dyan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyan. 34% of Dyan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dyan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dyan were Potatoe Farmer and Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Potatoe Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyan 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Dyan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Dyan. For the veterans among your Dyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyan lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Dyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dyan in 1989 was 47, and 97 in 2002.

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