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Dillett Family History

Dillett 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: Gillett, Millett, Willett, Tillett, Billett, Billet, Millet, Diller

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Where is the Dillett family from?

You can see how Dillett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dillett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Dillett families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillett's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dillett families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dillett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dillett. 50% of Dillett men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Dillett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Dillett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillett 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Dillett. 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 76 military records available for the last name Dillett. For the veterans among your Dillett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dillett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dillett in 1963 was 59, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dillett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillett 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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