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Dahleen Family History

Dahleen 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, Dahler, Dalen, Dahlem, Dahmen, Dahlke, Dahle, Dahlin, Dahlman

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Where is the Dahleen family from?

You can see how Dahleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahleen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahleen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Dahleen families living in Minnesota. This was about 69% of all the recorded Dahleen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dahleen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahleen 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 Dahleen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dahleen. 30% of Dahleen men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Dahleen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dahleen were Helper and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Dahleen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Dahleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahleen 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Dahleen. 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 125 military records available for the last name Dahleen. For the veterans among your Dahleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahleen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dahleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dahleen in 1961 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahleen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahleen 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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