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Dillander Family History

Dillander 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: Dillender, Callander, Dillinger, Hollander, Dillner, Wallander

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Where is the Dillander family from?

You can see how Dillander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dillander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Dillander families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dillander's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dillander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dillander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dillander. 75% of Dillander men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Dillander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillander 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 immigration records available for the last name Dillander. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dillander. For the veterans among your Dillander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillander lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Dillander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dillander in 1967 was 58, and 87 in 2002.

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