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Dilond Family History

Dilond 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: Dimond, Diamond, Dillon, Blond, Deland, Delong, Dion, Piland, Miland

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Where is the Dilond family from?

You can see how Dilond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilond family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Dilond families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilond's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dilond families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilond surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dilond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dilond. 100% of Dilond 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Dilond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilond 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dilond. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dilond. For the veterans among your Dilond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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