Dildey Family History

Dildey 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: Dilday, Dilley, Dildy, Wildey, Dolney, Pilley, Cilley, Willey, Tilley, Iley

194	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
70	Military Records
60	Immigration Records
147	Census and Voter Lists
133	Member Trees

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Where is the Dildey family from?

You can see how Dildey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dildey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dildey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dildey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dildey families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dildey 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 Dildey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dildey.

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Laborer

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Census Record

There are 147 census records available for the last name Dildey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dildey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 60 immigration records available for the last name Dildey. 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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Military Records

There are 70 military records available for the last name Dildey. For the veterans among your Dildey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dildey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Dildey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dildey in 1971 was 89, and 91 in 2003.

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Dildey Surname Meaning

Where is the Dildey family from?

What did your Dildey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dildey.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

100%

What Dildey family records will you find?

What is the average Dildey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Dildey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dildey in 1971 was 89, and 91 in 2003.

Dildey Family History

Dildey Surname Meaning

604 record(s) for Dildey

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Dildey Surname Meaning

604 record(s) for Dildey

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Where is the Dildey family from?

What did your Dildey ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Dildey family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Dildey family history

What is the average Dildey lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dildey family tree

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