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Dillas Family History

Dillas 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: Dallas, Villas, Dills, Dilla, Pallas, Dillon, Villa, Dollar, Vilas

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Where is the Dillas family from?

You can see how Dillas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Dillas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dillas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Dillas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillas 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Dillas. 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 Dillas. For the veterans among your Dillas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Dillas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dillas in 1973 was 91, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillas 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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