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Dilding Family History

Dilding 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: Wilding, Hilding, Dilling, Dildine, Billing, Golding, Pilling

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Where is the Dilding family from?

You can see how Dilding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilding family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dilding families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilding's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dilding families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Dilding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilding 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dilding. 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 Dilding. For the veterans among your Dilding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilding lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Dilding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dilding in 1982 was 81, and 47 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilding 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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