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Dillan Family History

Dillan Surname Meaning

see Dillon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dillan family from?

You can see how Dillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Dillan families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dillan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dillan families in 1891.
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What did your Dillan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dillan. 100% of Dillan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Dillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dillan. 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 575 military records available for the last name Dillan. For the veterans among your Dillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Dillan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dillan in 1967 was 57, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillan 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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