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Dillnott Family History

Dillnott Surname 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: Willmott, Gillott, Dillon, Elliott, Sinnott, Wilcott, Gillett

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Where is the Dillnott family from?

You can see how Dillnott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillnott family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dillnott family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillnott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dillnott families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Dillnott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillnott 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dillnott. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dillnott. For the veterans among your Dillnott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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