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Dillenger Family History

Dillenger 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: Dillinger, Dillender, Fillinger, Killinger, Dollinger, Sullenger

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Where is the Dillenger family from?

You can see how Dillenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dillenger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dillenger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dillenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dillenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dillenger. 100% of Dillenger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dillenger women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Dillenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Dillenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillenger 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dillenger. 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 51 military records available for the last name Dillenger. For the veterans among your Dillenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillenger lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Dillenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dillenger in 1994 was 52, and 56 in 2003.

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