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Dilgert Family History

Dilgert 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: Dilger, Hilgert, Gilbert, Dickert, Diller, Wilbert, Wilfert, Hilger

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Where is the Dilgert family from?

You can see how Dilgert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilgert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dilgert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dilgert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilgert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dilgert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilgert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dilgert ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Dilgert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilgert 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dilgert. 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 70 military records available for the last name Dilgert. For the veterans among your Dilgert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilgert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1979, in the United States, Dilgert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dilgert in 1962 was 84, and 89 in 1979.

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