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Dilert Family History

Dilert 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: Eilert, Dibert, Gilbert, Dickert, Diver, Diller, Wilbert, Dier

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dilert ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Dilert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilert 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dilert. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dilert. For the veterans among your Dilert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilert lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Dilert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dilert in 1979 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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