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Dilon Family History

Dilon 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: Dillon, Dion, Delon, Pilon, Dizon, Dimon, Milon, Dixon, Dison, Simon

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Where is the Dilon family from?

You can see how Dilon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dilon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dilon families living in Westmorland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dilon's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Dilon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilon 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 Dilon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dilon. 100% of Dilon 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Dilon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilon 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Dilon. 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 223 military records available for the last name Dilon. For the veterans among your Dilon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dilon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dilon in 1966 was 89, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilon 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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