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Dillbeck Family History

Dillbeck 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: Dilbeck, Irlbeck, Filbeck, Dillenbeck, Diller, Kolbeck, Birkbeck

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Where is the Dillbeck family from?

You can see how Dillbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dillbeck family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillbeck's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Dillbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dillbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dillbeck. 28% of Dillbeck men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dillbeck women worked as a Farm Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dillbeck were Labor and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Dillbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dillbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillbeck 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dillbeck. 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 204 military records available for the last name Dillbeck. For the veterans among your Dillbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillbeck lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Dillbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dillbeck in 1957 was 37, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillbeck 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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