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Diller Family History

Diller Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a sawyer from an agent derivative of Middle High German dille dil ‘plank (floor)board’.

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Dill, Dille, or Till.

English (London): perhaps an occupational name for a grower or seller of dill; see Dill.

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


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Where is the Diller family from?

You can see how Diller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Diller families living in Kent. This was about 27% of all the recorded Diller's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Diller families in 1891.
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What did your Diller ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Diller. 100% of Diller men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Diller 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Diller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diller 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Diller. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Diller. For the veterans among your Diller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diller lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Diller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Diller in 1949 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diller 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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