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Dilske Family History

Dilske 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: Deluke, Hilke, Fiske, Zieske, Dicke, Demske, Pieske, Dils, Dulski

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Where is the Dilske family from?

You can see how Dilske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dilske families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilske's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dilske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dilske ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Dilske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilske 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dilske. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dilske. For the veterans among your Dilske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilske lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Dilske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dilske in 1971 was 85, and 93 in 1997.

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