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Dillant Family History

Dillant 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: Dillon, Tallant, Millan, Gallant, Dilling, Vaillant, Dillen, Gilland

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Where is the Dillant family from?

You can see how Dillant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Dillant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dillant families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dillant's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dillant families in 1880.
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What did your Dillant ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Dillant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillant 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dillant. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dillant. For the veterans among your Dillant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillant lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Dillant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dillant in 1975 was 97, and 88 in 2000.

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