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Dalens Family History

Dalens 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: Dalen, Dales, Sales, Dale, Dallas, Dolen, Dahlen, Doles, Palen, Vales

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Where is the Dalens family from?

You can see how Dalens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Dalens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Dalens family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalens's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dalens families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Dalens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalens 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dalens. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dalens. For the veterans among your Dalens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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