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Dillahunt Family History

Dillahunt Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish Delahunt.

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


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Where is the Dillahunt family from?

You can see how Dillahunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillahunt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillahunt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dillahunt family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dillahunt's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Dillahunt families in 1840.
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What did your Dillahunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dillahunt. 39% of Dillahunt men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Dillahunt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dillahunt were Contractor and Washing.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Contractor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Washing
    25%

What Dillahunt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dillahunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillahunt 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dillahunt. 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 381 military records available for the last name Dillahunt. For the veterans among your Dillahunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillahunt lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Dillahunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dillahunt in 1943 was 71, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillahunt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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