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Dillwyn Family History

Dillwyn 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, Dilley, Dilly, Dillen, Dillman, Dillion, Dillin, Lilly

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Where is the Dillwyn family from?

You can see how Dillwyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillwyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dillwyn family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillwyn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dillwyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillwyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Dillwyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillwyn 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dillwyn. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dillwyn. For the veterans among your Dillwyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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