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Dilzer Family History

Dilzer 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: Kilzer, Diller, Dilger, Delzer, Dicker, Miller, Biller, Silver, Diver

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Where is the Dilzer family from?

You can see how Dilzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dilzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Dilzer families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Dilzer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dilzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilzer 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 Dilzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dilzer. 42% of Dilzer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

What Dilzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Dilzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilzer 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Dilzer. 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 164 military records available for the last name Dilzer. For the veterans among your Dilzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dilzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dilzer in 1965 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dilzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilzer 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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