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Delillo Family History

Delillo 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: Melillo, De Lillo, Deville, Di Lillo, Cedillo, Lillo, Perillo, Deliso

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Where is the Delillo family from?

You can see how Delillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delillo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Delillo families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Delillo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Delillo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delillo. 21% of Delillo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Delillo women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delillo were Painter and Beautician. .

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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
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Trimmer
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Beautician
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delillo 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Delillo. 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 386 military records available for the last name Delillo. For the veterans among your Delillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delillo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Delillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Delillo in 1956 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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