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Dilman Family History

Dilman 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: Dolman, Digman, Kilman, Tilman, Dalman, Gilman, Dillman, Milman

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Where is the Dilman family from?

You can see how Dilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dilman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Dilman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Dilman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dilman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dilman. 39% of Dilman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilman 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Dilman. 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 200 military records available for the last name Dilman. For the veterans among your Dilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dilman in 1966 was 75, and 73 in 2002.

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