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Dillich Family History

Dillich 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: Lillich, Milich, Dilling, Delich, Willrich, Dillie, Willick, Dillion

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Where is the Dillich family from?

You can see how Dillich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dillich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Dillich families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dillich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dillich ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dillich ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Dillich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillich 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dillich. 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 55 military records available for the last name Dillich. For the veterans among your Dillich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Dillich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dillich in 1966 was 79, and 75 in 1998.

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