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Dilcher Family History

Dilcher Name Meaning

German:: variant of Dilger habitational name for someone from a place in Hesse named Dillich.

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


Similar surnames: Gilcher, Tischer, Discher, Melcher, Richer, Dischler, Pitcher

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Where is the Dilcher family from?

You can see how Dilcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dilcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Dilcher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 37% of all the recorded Dilcher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dilcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dilcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dilcher. 38% of Dilcher men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Dilcher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dilcher were Truck Driver and Helper. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dilcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilcher 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Dilcher. 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 236 military records available for the last name Dilcher. For the veterans among your Dilcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilcher lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dilcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dilcher in 1953 was 42, and 66 in 2004.

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