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Dilyard Family History

Dilyard Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dillard.

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


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Where is the Dilyard family from?

You can see how Dilyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilyard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dilyard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Dilyard families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilyard's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Dilyard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilyard 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 Dilyard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dilyard. 46% of Dilyard men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Longshoreman
    19%

What Dilyard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Dilyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilyard 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dilyard. 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 39 military records available for the last name Dilyard. For the veterans among your Dilyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilyard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dilyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dilyard in 1963 was 82, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilyard 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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