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Dillahunty Family History

Dillahunty Name Meaning

Altered form of Irish Delahunty .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dillahunt, Delahanty, Dillehay, Delehanty, Delahunty, Delany, Dillen

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Where is the Dillahunty family from?

You can see how Dillahunty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillahunty family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillahunty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Dillahunty families living in Alabama. This was about 43% of all the recorded Dillahunty's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Dillahunty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillahunty 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 Dillahunty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dillahunty. 40% of Dillahunty men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Dillahunty women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dillahunty were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Laundress
    19%
  • Washwoman
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
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What Dillahunty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dillahunty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillahunty 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Dillahunty. 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 460 military records available for the last name Dillahunty. For the veterans among your Dillahunty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillahunty lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dillahunty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dillahunty in 1953 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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