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Dilla Family History

Dilla Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Bills, Dinga, Dillon, Dial, Fiola, Halla, Gill, Dille, Dylla, Disla

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Where is the Dilla family from?

You can see how Dilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Dilla families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dilla's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dilla families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dilla. 27% of Dilla men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dilla women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dilla were Truck Driver and Machine Operator. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilla 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Dilla. 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 352 military records available for the last name Dilla. For the veterans among your Dilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dilla in 1963 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

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