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Dillener Family History

Dillener 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: Dillner, Dillender, Willner, Diller, Diener, Milliner, Dillinger

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Where is the Dillener family from?

You can see how Dillener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillener family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dillener family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillener's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dillener families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillener 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 132 census records available for the last name Dillener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillener 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dillener. 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 82 military records available for the last name Dillener. For the veterans among your Dillener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillener lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dillener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dillener in 1966 was 86, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillener 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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