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Dilcherd Family History

Dilcherd 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: Dilcher, Pilcher, Discher, Wilcher, Gilcher, Dicker, Dichter, Belcher

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Where is the Dilcherd family from?

You can see how Dilcherd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilcherd family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Dilcherd families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilcherd's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dilcherd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilcherd 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 30 census records available for the last name Dilcherd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilcherd 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dilcherd. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dilcherd. For the veterans among your Dilcherd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilcherd lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Dilcherd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dilcherd in 1975 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilcherd 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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