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Dillaire Family History

Dillaire 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: Dallaire, Dillie, Dillard, Allaire, Hilaire, Bellaire, Hillary

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Where is the Dillaire family from?

You can see how Dillaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillaire family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillaire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dillaire family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillaire's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dillaire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillaire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dillaire ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Dillaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillaire 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 Dillaire. 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 37 military records available for the last name Dillaire. For the veterans among your Dillaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillaire lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Dillaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dillaire in 1968 was 86, and 91 in 1998.

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