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Dahlan Family History

Dahlan 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, Dahan, Dahlin, Dahman, Dahlman, Damian, Rahman, Kaplan, Gahan

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Where is the Dahlan family from?

You can see how Dahlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dahlan families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dahlan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dahlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlan 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 Dahlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahlan. 100% of Dahlan 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%

What Dahlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Dahlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlan 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Dahlan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dahlan. For the veterans among your Dahlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Dahlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dahlan in 1976 was 81, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahlan 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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