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Dillam Family History

Dillam 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: Dallam, Killam, Dirlam, Gillam, Millam, Dilla, Dillon, Villa, Dollar

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Where is the Dillam family from?

You can see how Dillam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dillam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dillam families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dillam's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Dillam families in 1891.
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What did your Dillam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dillam. 75% of Dillam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Shorthand Typist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Dillam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillam 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Dillam. 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 44 military records available for the last name Dillam. For the veterans among your Dillam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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