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Dilthey Family History

Dilthey 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: Dilley, Withey, Wiltsey, Dilcher, Dolney, Pilley, Delaney, Dilday

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Where is the Dilthey family from?

You can see how Dilthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilthey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dilthey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Dilthey families living in Missouri. This was about 82% of all the recorded Dilthey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dilthey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilthey 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 Dilthey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dilthey. 50% of Dilthey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dilthey women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Gasoline Station
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Dilthey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Dilthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilthey 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Dilthey. 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 673 military records available for the last name Dilthey. For the veterans among your Dilthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilthey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Dilthey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dilthey in 1965 was 65, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilthey 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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