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Dilbeck Family History

Dilbeck Surname Meaning

Altered form of Flemish Van Dilbeek: habitational name from Dilbeek in Flemish Brabant, Belgium.

The surname Dilbeck is also found in Wallonia (Belgium) while the surname Van Dilbeek is not found in Belgium or in the Netherlands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dilbeck family from?

You can see how Dilbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dilbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Dilbeck families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilbeck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dilbeck families in 1891.
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What did your Dilbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dilbeck. 27% of Dilbeck men worked as a Laborer and 53% of Dilbeck women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dilbeck were Miner and Saleslady.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    53%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Saleslady
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dilbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilbeck 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Dilbeck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dilbeck. For the veterans among your Dilbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilbeck lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Dilbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dilbeck in 1949 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilbeck 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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