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Dillenberg Family History

Dillenberg 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: Dillenburg, Willenberg, Kallenberg, Ellenberg, Hilgenberg, Wallenberg

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Where is the Dillenberg family from?

You can see how Dillenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dillenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dillenberg families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dillenberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dillenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dillenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dillenberg. 43% of Dillenberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dillenberg women worked as a Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Dillenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Dillenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillenberg 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Dillenberg. 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 128 military records available for the last name Dillenberg. For the veterans among your Dillenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dillenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dillenberg in 1963 was 32, and 94 in 2004.

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