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Dyll Family History

Dyll 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: Doll, Dill, Dell, Dall, Dull, Dyal, Ryll, Dylla, Gill, Bell

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Where is the Dyll family from?

You can see how Dyll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyll family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dyll families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Dyll families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dyll's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dyll families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyll surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dyll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dyll. 50% of Dyll men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Inspector
    25%
  • Labor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Dyll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyll 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dyll. 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 43 military records available for the last name Dyll. For the veterans among your Dyll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyll lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dyll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dyll in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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