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Dilden Family History

Dilden 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: Wilden, Dillen, Tilden, Hilden, Gilden, Dillon, Gulden, Linden

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Where is the Dilden family from?

You can see how Dilden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dilden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dilden families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilden's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dilden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilden 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 Dilden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dilden. 100% of Dilden men worked as a Common Labor.

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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

  • Common Labor
    100%

What Dilden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Dilden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilden 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dilden. 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 25 military records available for the last name Dilden. For the veterans among your Dilden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Dilden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Dilden in 1964 was 85, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dilden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilden 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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