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Dilles Family History

Dilles 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: Diller, Dilley, Illes, Dillen, Tilles, Gilles, Delles, Dille, Zilles

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Where is the Dilles family from?

You can see how Dilles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dilles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dilles families living in Kentucky. This was about 69% of all the recorded Dilles's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dilles families in 1880.
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What did your Dilles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dilles. 34% of Dilles 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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Porter
    23%
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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Dilles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilles 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Dilles. 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 165 military records available for the last name Dilles. For the veterans among your Dilles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dilles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dilles in 1966 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

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