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Dlin Family History

Dlin 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: Lin, Duin, Din, Dain, Dulin, Olin, Dolin, Dein, Dalin, Ulin

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Where is the Dlin family from?

You can see how Dlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dlin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dlin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dlin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dlin 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 302 census records available for the last name Dlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dlin 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Dlin. 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 312 military records available for the last name Dlin. For the veterans among your Dlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dlin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dlin in 1966 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dlin 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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