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Dillehant Family History

Dillehant 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: Dillehay, Dillahunt, Dillen, Gilleran, Dillman, Tilleman, Dinehart

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Where is the Dillehant family from?

You can see how Dillehant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillehant family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dillehant families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillehant's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dillehant families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Dillehant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillehant 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dillehant. 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 military records available for the last name Dillehant. For the veterans among your Dillehant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillehant lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillehant 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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