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Dilback Family History

Dilback 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: Dilbeck, Filbeck, Riback, Limback, Black, Back, Dick, Slack, Boback

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Where is the Dilback family from?

You can see how Dilback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilback family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dilback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dilback family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dilback's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Dilback families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dilback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dilback. 50% of Dilback men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dilback women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Dilback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilback 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dilback. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dilback. For the veterans among your Dilback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilback lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dilback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dilback in 1965 was 71, and 48 in 2003.

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