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Dillabough Family History

Dillabough Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of a German habitational name Dillenburg in Hesse or from Dirlenbach in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dillabough family from?

You can see how Dillabough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillabough family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dillabough families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 168 Dillabough families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Dillabough's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dillabough families in 1911.
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What did your Dillabough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dillabough. 27% of Dillabough men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Dillabough women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dillabough were Mechanic and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dillabough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillabough 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Dillabough. 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 416 military records available for the last name Dillabough. For the veterans among your Dillabough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillabough lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dillabough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dillabough in 1961 was 59, and 63 in 2004.

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