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Dillea Family History

Dillea 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: Diller, Dilley, Dillen, Dullea, Dille, Millea, Dilla, Dillon, Pille

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Where is the Dillea family from?

You can see how Dillea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dillea family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dillea's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Dillea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dillea ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dillea. 100% of Dillea 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Dillea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillea 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Dillea. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dillea. For the veterans among your Dillea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillea lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Dillea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dillea in 1985 was 79, and 95 in 2004.

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