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Daalen Family History

Daalen 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: Dahlen, Dalen, Allen, Dale, Dolen, Haagen, Dahler, Dagley, Palen

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Where is the Daalen family from?

You can see how Daalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daalen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Daalen families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Daalen's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Daalen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daalen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Daalen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Daalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daalen 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Daalen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Daalen. For the veterans among your Daalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daalen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daalen 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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