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Dalaney Family History

Dalaney 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: Delaney, Malaney, Dulaney, Dolney, Devaney, Darney, Dabney, Deloney

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Where is the Dalaney family from?

You can see how Dalaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dalaney families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dalaney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dalaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalaney 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 Dalaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ring Spinner Cotton Mill was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dalaney. 58% of Dalaney women worked as a Ring Spinner Cotton Mill.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Ring Spinner Cotton Mill
    58%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dalaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalaney 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Dalaney. 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 160 military records available for the last name Dalaney. For the veterans among your Dalaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalaney lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Dalaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dalaney in 1977 was 59, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalaney 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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