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Dil Family History

Dil Surname Meaning

apparently from Turkish dil ‘tongue language’. see Dill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dil family from?

You can see how Dil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Dil families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dil's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dil. 100% of Dil 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dil 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Dil. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Dil. For the veterans among your Dil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dil lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2004, in the United States, Dil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dil in 1999 was 70, and 93 in 2004.

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