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Dilion Family History

Dilion 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: Dillon, Dillion, Filion, Didion, Hilton, Wilton, Dalton, Milton

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Where is the Dilion family from?

You can see how Dilion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilion family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dilion families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Dilion families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilion's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dilion families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Dilion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilion 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Dilion. 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 52 military records available for the last name Dilion. For the veterans among your Dilion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilion lifespan?

Average Dilion life expectancy in 1982 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilion 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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