Origins of the Dyar surname

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    In 1921, most Dyars lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Dyar

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    Who were Dyars most likely to marry?

    Dyar Or Dyers

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    Dyer Or Dyars
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    What are the most common Dyar first names?

    John

    Thomas

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Dyars

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Dyars in 1921

    House Servant

    3

    At Home

    2

    Hand Loome Weaver

    2

    House Keeper

    2

    Mantuamaker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Dyars in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    6

    Farm Hands

    6

    General Farmers

    6

    Clerks

    5

    Pewterer

    5

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