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Dilge Family History

Dilge 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: Dilg, Dilger, Dille, Dile, Pille, Dale, Linge, Diego, Dole, Dill

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Where is the Dilge family from?

You can see how Dilge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dilge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dilge families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dilge's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dilge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilge 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 Dilge ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Dilge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilge 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dilge. 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 38 military records available for the last name Dilge. For the veterans among your Dilge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dilge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dilge in 1964 was 76, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilge 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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