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Dillion Family History

Dillion Surname Meaning

Irish and English: possibly a variant of Dillon.

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


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Where is the Dillion family from?

You can see how Dillion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Dillion families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dillion's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dillion families in 1891.
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What did your Dillion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dillion. 100% of Dillion women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Dillion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillion 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Dillion. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dillion. For the veterans among your Dillion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillion lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dillion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dillion in 1955 was 46, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillion 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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