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Dillig Family History

Dillig 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: Dilling, Billig, Illig, Dillie, Willig, Gillig, Dillin, Lillig

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Where is the Dillig family from?

You can see how Dillig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dillig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dillig families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dillig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dillig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillig 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 Dillig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dillig. 100% of Dillig men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Dillig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Dillig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillig 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dillig. 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 221 military records available for the last name Dillig. For the veterans among your Dillig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dillig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dillig in 1966 was 87, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillig 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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