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Dalia Family History

Dalia Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat Rajasthan): from the name of a clan in the Godha Jain community of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Dalia family from?

You can see how Dalia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dalia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Dalia family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalia's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dalia families in 1851.
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What did your Dalia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalia. 28% of Dalia men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Dalia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dalia were Clerk and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Presser
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dalia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalia 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Dalia. 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 342 military records available for the last name Dalia. For the veterans among your Dalia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dalia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dalia in 1962 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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