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Dye Family History

Dye Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): from the Middle English female personal name Dye a pet form of Denis(e) (from Latin Dionisia); see Dennis .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dyer, Tye, Pye, Due, Aye, Bye, Dyk, Kye, Che, Pee

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Where is the Dye family from?

You can see how Dye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 814 Dye families living in Norfolk. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dye's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Dye families in 1891.
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What did your Dye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dye. 10% of Dye men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Dye women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dye were Gardener and Domestic Servant. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Farm Labourer
    5%
  • Gardener
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
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Census Records

There are 148,000 census records available for the last name Dye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dye 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Dye. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26,000 military records available for the last name Dye. For the veterans among your Dye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dye lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Dye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dye in 1943 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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