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Dillehunt Family History

Dillehunt 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: Dillahunt, Dillahunty, Dillehay, Dillen, Delahunt, Dillon, Billet

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Where is the Dillehunt family from?

You can see how Dillehunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillehunt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillehunt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dillehunt families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillehunt's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dillehunt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillehunt 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 Dillehunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dillehunt. 72% of Dillehunt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dillehunt women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dillehunt were Cabinetmaker and Advertising Manager.

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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
    72%
  • Cabinetmaker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Advertising Manager
    50%

What Dillehunt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Dillehunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillehunt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dillehunt. 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 67 military records available for the last name Dillehunt. For the veterans among your Dillehunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillehunt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dillehunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dillehunt in 1967 was 78, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillehunt 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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