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Dilsaver Family History

Dilsaver Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified German surname.

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


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Where is the Dilsaver family from?

You can see how Dilsaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilsaver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dilsaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Dilsaver families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Dilsaver's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dilsaver families in 1840.
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What did your Dilsaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dilsaver. 50% of Dilsaver men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Dilsaver women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dilsaver were Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Dilsaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dilsaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilsaver 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dilsaver. 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 482 military records available for the last name Dilsaver. For the veterans among your Dilsaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilsaver lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dilsaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dilsaver in 1959 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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