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Dileva Family History

Dileva 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: Leva, Rilea, Silva, Alleva, Pleva, Dile, Delva, Dilla, Diles, Miles

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Where is the Dileva family from?

You can see how Dileva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dileva family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dileva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dileva families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dileva's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dileva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dileva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dileva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dileva. 100% of Dileva 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 288 census records available for the last name Dileva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dileva 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Dileva. 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 89 military records available for the last name Dileva. For the veterans among your Dileva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dileva lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dileva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dileva in 1963 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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