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Dilena Family History

Dilena 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: Dolen, Melena, Ellena, Dalen, Dillen, Filene, Rilea, Lena, Kilen

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Where is the Dilena family from?

You can see how Dilena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dilena families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dilena's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dilena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dilena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dilena. 100% of Dilena 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Dilena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilena 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Dilena. 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 184 military records available for the last name Dilena. For the veterans among your Dilena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilena lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dilena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dilena in 1965 was 90, and 80 in 2004.

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