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Dillway Family History

Dillway 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: Dilday, Dilley, Dillehay, Dilly, Millay, Dillman, Silloway, Pillay

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Where is the Dillway family from?

You can see how Dillway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dillway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Dillway families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillway's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dillway families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Dillway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillway 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dillway. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dillway. For the veterans among your Dillway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillway lifespan?

Average Dillway life expectancy in 1983 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillway 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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