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Dilleen Family History

Dilleen 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: Killeen, Dillen, Dillon, Millen, Hillen, Diller, Dilley, Gillen

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Where is the Dilleen family from?

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

What did your Dilleen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Dilleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilleen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Dilleen. 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 Dilleen. For the veterans among your Dilleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilleen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Dilleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dilleen in 1978 was 71, and 85 in 1987.

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