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Dilaura Family History

Dilaura 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: Di Laura, Laura, Di Lauro, De Laura, Delara, Vilar, Dura, Figura

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Where is the Dilaura family from?

You can see how Dilaura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilaura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dilaura families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dilaura's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dilaura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilaura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dilaura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dilaura. 34% of Dilaura men worked as a General Laborer and 100% of Dilaura women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • General Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Dilaura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Dilaura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilaura 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Dilaura. 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 188 military records available for the last name Dilaura. For the veterans among your Dilaura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilaura lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dilaura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dilaura in 1944 was 28, and 83 in 2004.

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