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Dillender Family History

Dillender Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Dillender family from?

You can see how Dillender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillender family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dillender families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillender's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dillender families in 1891.
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What did your Dillender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dillender. 40% of Dillender men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

What Dillender family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dillender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillender 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dillender. 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 403 military records available for the last name Dillender. For the veterans among your Dillender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillender lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dillender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dillender in 1957 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillender 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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