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Dilegge Family History

Dilegge 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: Pileggi, Legge, Diego, Dingle, Hegge, Digges, Delage, Dilg, Figge

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Where is the Dilegge family from?

You can see how Dilegge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilegge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dilegge families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dilegge's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dilegge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilegge 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 204 census records available for the last name Dilegge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilegge 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Dilegge. 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 52 military records available for the last name Dilegge. For the veterans among your Dilegge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilegge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dilegge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dilegge in 1963 was 30, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilegge 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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