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Dilgard Family History

Dilgard 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: Dillard, Gillard, Millard, Wingard, Billard, Pillard, Dollard, Dilger

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Where is the Dilgard family from?

You can see how Dilgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilgard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dilgard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dilgard families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilgard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dilgard families in 1891.
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What did your Dilgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dilgard. 24% of Dilgard men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dilgard women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dilgard were Proprietor and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dilgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilgard 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Dilgard. 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 246 military records available for the last name Dilgard. For the veterans among your Dilgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilgard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dilgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dilgard in 1963 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

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