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Dilar Family History

Dilar Surname 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: Vilar, Pilar, Filar, Dollar, Dear, Vila, Vilas, Pilat, Klar, Solar

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Where is the Dilar family from?

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

There are 58 census records available for the last name Dilar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilar 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Dilar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dilar. For the veterans among your Dilar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Dilar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dilar in 1975 was 54, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilar 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.

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