Dillian Family History

Dillian Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Hillian, Gillian, Illian, Killian, Dillman, Millian, Dillion, Dillin, Dillon, Millan

3,000 record(s) for Dillian

871	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
217	Military Records
67	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
705	Member Trees

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.

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%

What Dillian family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K 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.

Passenger List

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.

Military Records

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.

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.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillian ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.