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Dillenberger Family History

Dillenberger 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: Miltenberger, Sollenberger, Sullenberger, Ellenberger, Kellenberger

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Where is the Dillenberger family from?

You can see how Dillenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dillenberger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dillenberger families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dillenberger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dillenberger families in 1880.
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What did your Dillenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dillenberger. 34% of Dillenberger men worked as a Farm. .

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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

  • Farm
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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What Dillenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Dillenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillenberger 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Dillenberger. 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 178 military records available for the last name Dillenberger. For the veterans among your Dillenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillenberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dillenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dillenberger in 1964 was 64, and 93 in 2004.

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