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Dillabaugh Family History

Dillabaugh 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: Dillabough, Hollabaugh, Clabaugh, Silbaugh, Millspaugh, Hollobaugh

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Where is the Dillabaugh family from?

You can see how Dillabaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillabaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dillabaugh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 47 Dillabaugh families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dillabaugh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dillabaugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillabaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dillabaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dillabaugh. 58% of Dillabaugh 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dillabaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillabaugh 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Dillabaugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 145 military records available for the last name Dillabaugh. For the veterans among your Dillabaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillabaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dillabaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dillabaugh in 1963 was 65, and 85 in 2003.

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