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Dilgin Family History

Dilgin 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: Dolgin, Dillin, Dillon, Wiggin, Dulin, Gilpin, Dolin, Dilg, Gilgen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilgin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Dilgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilgin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dilgin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dilgin. For the veterans among your Dilgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilgin lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Dilgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dilgin in 1982 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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