Dillman Family History

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Dillman Name Meaning

German (Dillmann): variant of Dielmann, itself a variant of Thielemann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Dielman, Dollman, Billman, Zillman, Sillman, Fillman, Killman

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Dillman Family Origin

Where is the Dillman family from?

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You can see how Dillman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillman families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 79 Dillman families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 66% of all the recorded Dillman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Dillman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dillman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Dillman Family Occupations

What did your Dillman ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Farmer, Son and Going To School were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Dillman. A less common occupation for the Dillman family was Farmer Son. The most common Dillman occupation in Canada was Farmer. 53% of Dillman's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    53%

  • Son

    17%

  • Going To School

    11%

  • Farmer Son

    6%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dillman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Dillman Historical Records

What Dillman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dillman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Dillman. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dillman. For the veterans among your Dillman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Dillman Life Expectancy

What is the average Dillman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dillman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Dillman in 1944 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dillman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillman 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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