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Dilio Family History

Dilio 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: Gilio, Diglio, Dillon, Diego, Dill, Lio, Dulin, Bilik, Dolin, Milko

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Where is the Dilio family from?

You can see how Dilio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Dilio families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dilio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dilio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dilio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dilio. 43% of Dilio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dilio women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Banker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Dilio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Dilio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilio 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Dilio. 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 Dilio. For the veterans among your Dilio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilio lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Dilio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dilio in 1972 was 70, and 96 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilio 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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