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Dillman Family History

Dillman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dillmann.

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


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Where is the Dillman family from?

You can see how Dillman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dillman family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillman's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Dillman families in 1891.
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What did your Dillman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dillman. 100% of Dillman 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 25,000 census records available for the last name Dillman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dillman. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Dillman. For the veterans among your Dillman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dillman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Dillman in 1944 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillman 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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