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Dillahay Family History

Dillahay 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: Dillehay, Dillashaw, Hillary, Dilday, Callahan, Dilley, Holladay

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Where is the Dillahay family from?

You can see how Dillahay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillahay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillahay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Dillahay families living in Tennessee. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dillahay's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dillahay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillahay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dillahay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dillahay. 50% of Dillahay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dillahay women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Textile
    25%
  • Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dillahay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillahay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dillahay. 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 241 military records available for the last name Dillahay. For the veterans among your Dillahay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillahay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dillahay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dillahay in 1968 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

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