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Dilliard Family History

Dilliard Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dillard.

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


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Where is the Dilliard family from?

You can see how Dilliard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilliard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dilliard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Dilliard families living in Tennessee. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dilliard's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dilliard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilliard 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 Dilliard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dilliard. 30% of Dilliard men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Dilliard women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dilliard were Mechanic and Cook.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Cook
    10%

What Dilliard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dilliard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilliard 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Dilliard. 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 764 military records available for the last name Dilliard. For the veterans among your Dilliard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilliard lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dilliard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dilliard in 1951 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilliard 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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