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Dilans Family History

Dilans 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: Vilas, Dinan, Milan, Milas, Milano, Silas, Dias, Delano, Deland

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Where is the Dilans family from?

You can see how Dilans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dilans family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilans's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dilans families in 1920.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dilans ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Dilans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilans 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dilans. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Dilans. For the veterans among your Dilans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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