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Dildine Family History

Dildine Surname Meaning

Perhaps a shortened form of German Dingeldein.

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


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Where is the Dildine family from?

You can see how Dildine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dildine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dildine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Dildine families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Dildine's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dildine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dildine 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 Dildine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dildine. 26% of Dildine men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Dildine women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dildine were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dildine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dildine 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Dildine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dildine. For the veterans among your Dildine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dildine lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dildine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dildine in 1944 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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