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Dilcox Family History

Dilcox 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: Silcox, Wilcox, Dillon, Simcox, Willcox, Hiscox, Dillow, Hilton, Dick

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Where is the Dilcox family from?

You can see how Dilcox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilcox family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dilcox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dilcox family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilcox's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dilcox families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilcox 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 Dilcox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dilcox. 100% of Dilcox women worked as an Attendant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Dilcox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilcox 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dilcox. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dilcox. For the veterans among your Dilcox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilcox lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Dilcox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dilcox in 1970 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilcox 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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