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Dilmore Family History

Dilmore Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of numerous places in Normandy and Brittany named La Mare (‘the pool’) preceded by the French preposition de ‘of’.

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


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Where is the Dilmore family from?

You can see how Dilmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dilmore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dilmore families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dilmore's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dilmore families in 1891.
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What did your Dilmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cooking were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dilmore. 35% of Dilmore men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Dilmore women worked as a Cooking. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dilmore were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cooking
    30%
  • Servant
    30%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dilmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilmore 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Dilmore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 425 military records available for the last name Dilmore. For the veterans among your Dilmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilmore lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dilmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dilmore in 1965 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

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