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Dillhof Family History

Dillhof 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: Dillon, Dillion, Dillow, Dill, Diller, Dilley, Dillehay, Dolloff

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Where is the Dillhof family from?

You can see how Dillhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillhof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dillhof families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dillhof families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillhof's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dillhof families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Dillhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillhof 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dillhof. 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 Dillhof. For the veterans among your Dillhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillhof lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillhof 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dillhof

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