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Dila Family History

Dila 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: Vila, Dill, Dilg, Fila, Disla, Dils, Dia, Bila, Dula, Dile

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Where is the Dila family from?

You can see how Dila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dila family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dila family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Dila's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Dila families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dila. 100% of Dila 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Dila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dila 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Dila. 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 46 military records available for the last name Dila. For the veterans among your Dila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dila lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Dila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dila in 1967 was 81, and 85 in 2000.

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