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Dilby Family History

Dilby 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: Dalby, Wilby, Kilby, Dilly, Milby, Filby, Bilby, Digby, Hilby, Dolby

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Where is the Dilby family from?

You can see how Dilby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dilby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dilby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dilby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dilby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Dilby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilby 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dilby. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dilby. For the veterans among your Dilby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilby lifespan?

Average Dilby life expectancy in 1983 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilby 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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