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Dillsworth Family History

Dillsworth 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: Dillworth, Dilworth, Ditsworth, Ellsworth, Molesworth, Silkworth

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Where is the Dillsworth family from?

You can see how Dillsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillsworth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dillsworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Dillsworth families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dillsworth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dillsworth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillsworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dillsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dillsworth. 54% of Dillsworth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dillsworth women worked as a Cook. .

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Wpa Work
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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What Dillsworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Dillsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillsworth 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Dillsworth. 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 95 military records available for the last name Dillsworth. For the veterans among your Dillsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillsworth lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Dillsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dillsworth in 1970 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

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