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Dilfill Family History

Dilfill 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: Ifill, Dalzell, Dill, Dilling, Wigfall, Dilly, Drill, Dibrell

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Where is the Dilfill family from?

You can see how Dilfill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilfill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dilfill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dilfill families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilfill's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Dilfill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilfill 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 29 census records available for the last name Dilfill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilfill 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 Dilfill. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dilfill. For the veterans among your Dilfill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilfill lifespan?

Average Dilfill life expectancy in 1980 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilfill 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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