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Dilmon Family History

Dilmon 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: Dillon, Dimon, Kilmon, Silmon, Simon, Hilton, Diamond, Salmon, Wilton

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Where is the Dilmon family from?

You can see how Dilmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilmon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Dilmon families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Dilmon family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dilmon's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dilmon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilmon 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 140 census records available for the last name Dilmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilmon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dilmon. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dilmon. For the veterans among your Dilmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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