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Dilbert Family History

Dilbert Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of English or Irish Dilworth. This surname is also found in the Cayman Islands. Possibly also an altered form of some similar (like-sounding) French surname such as Delbert.

As a Hispanic surname found mainly in Honduras, it may originate from Catalonia where it is very rare.

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


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Where is the Dilbert family from?

You can see how Dilbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dilbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dilbert families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dilbert's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Dilbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilbert 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 Dilbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dilbert. 31% of Dilbert men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Dilbert women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dilbert were Foreman and Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Packer
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dilbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilbert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dilbert. 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 179 military records available for the last name Dilbert. For the veterans among your Dilbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilbert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dilbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dilbert in 1963 was 51, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilbert 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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