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Dilligard Family History

Dilligard 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: Dilliard, Gilliard, Hilliard, Dillard, Williard, Lillegard, Milliard

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Where is the Dilligard family from?

You can see how Dilligard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilligard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dilligard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dilligard families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilligard's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Dilligard families in 1880.
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What did your Dilligard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dilligard. 70% of Dilligard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dilligard women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Ditch Digger
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Dilligard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Dilligard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilligard 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dilligard. 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 29 military records available for the last name Dilligard. For the veterans among your Dilligard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilligard lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dilligard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dilligard in 1952 was 43, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilligard 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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