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Dhilly Family History

Dhilly Name 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: Dilly, Hill, Lilly, Dill, Tilly, Hille, Holly, Billy, Dilley, Thill

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Where is the Dhilly family from?

You can see how Dhilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dhilly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dhilly family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dhilly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dhilly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dhilly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dhilly ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dhilly ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Dhilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dhilly 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dhilly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dhilly. For the veterans among your Dhilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dhilly lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Dhilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dhilly in 1972 was 80, and 48 in 1990.

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