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Dilson Family History

Dilson 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: Dillon, Wilson, Dolson, Gilson, Bilson, Tilson, Nilson, Hilson, Dison

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Where is the Dilson family from?

You can see how Dilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dilson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Dilson families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dilson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dilson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dilson. 100% of Dilson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Dilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilson 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Dilson. 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 88 military records available for the last name Dilson. For the veterans among your Dilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Dilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dilson in 1968 was 80, and 87 in 2002.

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