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Dilello Family History

Dilello 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: Di Lello, Bilello, Di Nello, Di Lella, Aiello, Di Lillo, Di Cello

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Where is the Dilello family from?

You can see how Dilello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Dilello families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dilello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dilello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dilello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dilello. 72% of Dilello men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Dilello women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dilello were Tailor and Stenographer. .

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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
    72%
  • Chef
    15%
  • Tailor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Shoe Cementer
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Dilello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilello 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Dilello. 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 272 military records available for the last name Dilello. For the veterans among your Dilello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilello lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dilello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dilello in 1957 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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