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Dilzell Family History

Dilzell 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: Dalzell, Delzell, Dibrell, Dixwell, Mizzell, Ditzel, Dezell, Bizzell

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Where is the Dilzell family from?

You can see how Dilzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilzell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dilzell families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dilzell's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dilzell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dilzell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Dilzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilzell 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dilzell. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dilzell. For the veterans among your Dilzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilzell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Dilzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dilzell in 1967 was 68, and 59 in 2002.

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