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Dille Family History

Dille Surname Meaning

German: variant of Dill a cognate of 2 below.

Dutch: from the personal name Dille a pet form with l- suffix from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with diet- ‘people’ particularly Diederik (see Diedrick).

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


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You can see how Dille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dille family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dille families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Dille families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dille's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dille families in 1891.
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What did your Dille ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dille. 100% of Dille 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Dille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dille 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Dille. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dille. For the veterans among your Dille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dille lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Dille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dille in 1945 was 34, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dille 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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