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Dillie Family History

Dillie Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English, German, or French Dilley or Dilly. This form of the surname is also found in France (Nord and Pas-de-Calais), where it is a rare variant of Dilly.

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


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Where is the Dillie family from?

You can see how Dillie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dillie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Dillie families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillie's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Dillie families in 1891.
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What did your Dillie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dillie. 36% of Dillie men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Dillie women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dillie were Clerk and House Wife.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Foreman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • House Wife
    20%

What Dillie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dillie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillie 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Dillie. 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 398 military records available for the last name Dillie. For the veterans among your Dillie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dillie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Dillie in 1958 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillie 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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