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Dilow Family History

Dilow 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: Bilow, Dillow, Low, Dillon, Dill, Milos, Delos, Clow, Delo, Dilg

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Where is the Dilow family from?

You can see how Dilow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dilow families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dilow family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilow's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dilow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilow 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 99 census records available for the last name Dilow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilow 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dilow. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dilow. For the veterans among your Dilow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilow lifespan?

Average Dilow life expectancy in 2003 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilow 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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