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Dylla Family History

Dylla Name Meaning

German: probably a Westphalian variant of Thiele .

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


Similar surnames: Dull, Hilla, Walla, Balla, Sylla, Dilly, Dall, Dille, Halla, Doll

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Where is the Dylla family from?

You can see how Dylla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dylla family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dylla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dylla family living in Flintshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dylla's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Dylla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dylla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dylla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dylla. 56% of Dylla 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%
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Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Dylla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dylla 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Dylla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 172 military records available for the last name Dylla. For the veterans among your Dylla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dylla lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dylla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dylla in 1953 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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