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Dilfer Family History

Dilfer 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: Diller, Dilger, Dicker, Miller, Kiefer, Biller, Kipfer, Duffer

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Where is the Dilfer family from?

You can see how Dilfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dilfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dilfer families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Dilfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dilfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dilfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dilfer. 100% of Dilfer 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 356 census records available for the last name Dilfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilfer 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Dilfer. 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 111 military records available for the last name Dilfer. For the veterans among your Dilfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilfer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dilfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dilfer in 1957 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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