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Dilges Family History

Dilges 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: Digges, Dilger, Dinges, Nilges, Diles, Miles, Giles, Wiles, Diller

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Where is the Dilges family from?

You can see how Dilges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dilges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dilges families living in California. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dilges's in USA. California had the highest population of Dilges families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Dilges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilges 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Dilges. 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 40 military records available for the last name Dilges. For the veterans among your Dilges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilges lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Dilges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dilges in 1967 was 84, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilges 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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