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Dalgas Family History

Dalgas 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: Dallas, Pallas, Damas, Salas, Kangas, Dallam, Balas, Hallas, Vargas

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Where is the Dalgas family from?

You can see how Dalgas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalgas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dalgas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Dalgas family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalgas's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dalgas families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Dalgas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalgas 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Dalgas. 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 45 military records available for the last name Dalgas. For the veterans among your Dalgas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalgas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dalgas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dalgas in 1967 was 64, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalgas 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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