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Dalenberg Family History

Dalenberg 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: Danenberg, Falkenberg, Kallenberg, Ellenberg, Kaldenberg, Wallenberg

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Where is the Dalenberg family from?

You can see how Dalenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dalenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Dalenberg families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 61% of all the recorded Dalenberg's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Dalenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalenberg 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 Dalenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalenberg. 50% of Dalenberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dalenberg women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Dalenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalenberg 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Dalenberg. 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 129 military records available for the last name Dalenberg. For the veterans among your Dalenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalenberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dalenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dalenberg in 1966 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalenberg 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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