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Dillehay Family History

Dillehay Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Delahaye.

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


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Where is the Dillehay family from?

You can see how Dillehay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillehay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillehay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dillehay families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dillehay's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dillehay families in 1840.
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What did your Dillehay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dillehay. 28% of Dillehay men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Dillehay women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dillehay were Truck Driver and Attendant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Attendant
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dillehay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillehay 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Dillehay. 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 804 military records available for the last name Dillehay. For the veterans among your Dillehay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillehay lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dillehay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dillehay in 1944 was 23, and 78 in 2004.

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