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Dyen Family History

Dyen 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: Dyer, Oyen, Ryen, Doyen, Dye, Deen, Dyes, Yen, Drew, Yan

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Where is the Dyen family from?

You can see how Dyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Dyen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dyen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dyen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyen. 40% of Dyen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dyen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dyen were Chauffeur and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Soda Dispenser
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
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Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Dyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyen 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Dyen. 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 93 military records available for the last name Dyen. For the veterans among your Dyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Dyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dyen in 1972 was 38, and 86 in 2002.

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