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Dillivan Family History

Dillivan 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: Silliman, Cullivan, Hillian, Sullivan, Gillian, Milligan, Illian

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Where is the Dillivan family from?

You can see how Dillivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillivan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dillivan family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dillivan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dillivan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillivan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Dillivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillivan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dillivan. 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 48 military records available for the last name Dillivan. For the veterans among your Dillivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillivan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Dillivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dillivan in 1960 was 83, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillivan 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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