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Dillenbeck Family History

Dillenbeck Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Dillenburg.

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


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Where is the Dillenbeck family from?

You can see how Dillenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillenbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillenbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Dillenbeck families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillenbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dillenbeck families in 1840.
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What did your Dillenbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dillenbeck. 45% of Dillenbeck men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Dillenbeck women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dillenbeck were Machinist and Maker.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Maker
    13%

What Dillenbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dillenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillenbeck 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Dillenbeck. 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 780 military records available for the last name Dillenbeck. For the veterans among your Dillenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillenbeck lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dillenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dillenbeck in 1954 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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