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Dillane Family History

Dillane Surname Meaning

from Ó Duilleáin see Dillon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dillane family from?

You can see how Dillane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillane family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillane families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Dillane families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Dillane's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dillane families in 1911.
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What did your Dillane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Childrens Nurse was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dillane. 100% of Dillane women worked as a Childrens Nurse.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Childrens Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dillane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillane 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Dillane. 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 119 military records available for the last name Dillane. For the veterans among your Dillane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dillane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dillane in 1963 was 84, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillane 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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