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Dalany Family History

Dalany 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: Delany, Dulany, Albany, Balan, Delaney, Dalby, Galant, Kalan, Lalani

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Where is the Dalany family from?

You can see how Dalany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Dalany families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalany's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dalany families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Dalany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalany 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Dalany. 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 56 military records available for the last name Dalany. For the veterans among your Dalany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalany lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Dalany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dalany in 1980 was 75, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalany 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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