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Dahlgard Family History

Dahlgard 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: Haggard, Maillard, Agard, Dahler, Mallard, Callard, Allard, Dollard

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Where is the Dahlgard family from?

You can see how Dahlgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlgard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dahlgard family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Dahlgard's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Dahlgard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlgard 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 Dahlgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahlgard. 67% of Dahlgard men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Dahlgard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Dahlgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlgard 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Dahlgard. 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 40 military records available for the last name Dahlgard. For the veterans among your Dahlgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlgard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dahlgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dahlgard in 1967 was 69, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahlgard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahlgard 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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