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Dilse Family History

Dilse 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: Dils, Dille, Dinse, Dise, Ilse, Dile, Halse, Pille, Dale, Dole

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Where is the Dilse family from?

You can see how Dilse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dilse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Dilse families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dilse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilse 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 Dilse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dilse. 34% of Dilse men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Dilse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Dilse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilse 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Dilse. 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 58 military records available for the last name Dilse. For the veterans among your Dilse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dilse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dilse in 1963 was 67, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dilse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilse 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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