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Dillanes Family History

Dillanes 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: Llanes, Milanes, Dillner, Villines, Dillon, Willner, Mullaney

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Dillanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillanes 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

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There are 1 military records available for the last name Dillanes. For the veterans among your Dillanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillanes lifespan?

Average Dillanes life expectancy in 2001 was 23 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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