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Dilanni Family History

Dilanni 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: Milani, Gianni, Ianni, Lanni, Dillon, Delaney, Dinan, Dhanani, Dann

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Where is the Dilanni family from?

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

What did your Dilanni ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Dilanni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilanni 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dilanni. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dilanni. For the veterans among your Dilanni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilanni lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Dilanni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dilanni in 1982 was 86, and 58 in 1996.

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