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Dillaman Family History

Dillaman 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: Dillman, Willaman, Billman, Pillman, Hillman, Silliman, Prillaman

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Where is the Dillaman family from?

You can see how Dillaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dillaman families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dillaman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dillaman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillaman 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 Dillaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dillaman. 20% of Dillaman men worked as a Farm Work.

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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

  • Farm Work
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Driller
    20%

What Dillaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Dillaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillaman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dillaman. 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 61 military records available for the last name Dillaman. For the veterans among your Dillaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillaman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dillaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dillaman in 1962 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dillaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillaman 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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