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Dillian Family History

Dillian 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: Hillian, Gillian, Illian, Killian, Dillman, Millian, Dillion, Dillin

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Where is the Dillian family from?

You can see how Dillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dillian families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dillian's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Dillian families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dillian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dillian. 31% of Dillian men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Dillian women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dillian were Trackman and Housework. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Trackman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Home Work
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillian 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Dillian. 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 217 military records available for the last name Dillian. For the veterans among your Dillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillian lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1999, in the United States, Dillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dillian in 1955 was 70, and 85 in 1999.

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