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Dillman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Dillmann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dielman, Dollman, Billman, Zillman, Sillman, Fillman, Killman

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Where is the Dillman family from?

You can see how Dillman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Dillman families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dillman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dillman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dillman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dillman. 15% of Dillman men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Dillman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dillman were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Dillman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dillman. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Dillman. For the veterans among your Dillman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dillman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Dillman in 1944 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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