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Dilas Family History

Dilas 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, Milas, Silas, Dias, Dimas, Dils, Bilas, Dilks, Filas, Dills

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Where is the Dilas family from?

You can see how Dilas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dilas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Dilas family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilas's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dilas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dilas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dilas. 100% of Dilas 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 128 census records available for the last name Dilas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilas 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dilas. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dilas. For the veterans among your Dilas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Dilas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dilas in 1963 was 83, and 97 in 1993.

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