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Dhillon Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name of unexplained etymology. The Dhillon are one of the largest and most widely distributed Jat tribes in the Punjab. Like other Jat tribes the Dhillon claim to be Rajputs by origin.

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


Similar surnames: Dillon, Whallon, Chilton, Whiston, Tallon, Kilton, Chilson, Hollon

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Where is the Dhillon family from?

You can see how Dhillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dhillon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dhillon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dhillon families living in North Carolina. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dhillon's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Dhillon families in 1920.
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What did your Dhillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dhillon. 100% of Dhillon men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Dhillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dhillon 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Dhillon. 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 49 military records available for the last name Dhillon. For the veterans among your Dhillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dhillon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dhillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dhillon in 1955 was 1, and 72 in 2004.

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