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Dilmuth Family History

Dilmuth 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: Niemuth, Demuth, Helmuth, Wilmouth, Damuth, Wilmeth, Wilmoth, Kluth

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Where is the Dilmuth family from?

You can see how Dilmuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilmuth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dilmuth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dilmuth family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilmuth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dilmuth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilmuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dilmuth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Dilmuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilmuth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dilmuth. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dilmuth. For the veterans among your Dilmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilmuth lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Dilmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dilmuth in 1973 was 59, and 80 in 2000.

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