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Dilgatz Family History

Dilgatz 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: Diltz, Platz, Pilat, Dilday, Pilato, Glatz, Gatz, D'agata, Wingate

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Where is the Dilgatz family from?

You can see how Dilgatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilgatz family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Dilgatz families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilgatz's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Dilgatz families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dilgatz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Dilgatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilgatz 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 Dilgatz. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dilgatz. For the veterans among your Dilgatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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