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Dile Family History

Dile Surname Meaning

Probably English: variant of Dial. Probably also an Americanized form of German Deil or Diel.

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


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Where is the Dile family from?

You can see how Dile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dile family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dile families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Dile's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dile families in 1891.
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What did your Dile ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dile. 100% of Dile women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dile 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Dile. 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 760 military records available for the last name Dile. For the veterans among your Dile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dile lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dile in 1959 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dile 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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