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Dalbey Family History

Dalbey Surname Meaning

Variant of Dalby.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dalbey family from?

You can see how Dalbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalbey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Dalbey families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Dalbey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dalbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalbey 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 Dalbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalbey. 24% of Dalbey men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Dalbey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dalbey were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Dalbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dalbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalbey 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Dalbey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dalbey. For the veterans among your Dalbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalbey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dalbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dalbey in 1951 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalbey 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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