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Dalima Family History

Dalima 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: Kalina, Salama, Salim, Malina, Arima, Lalama, Lima, Palma, Calia

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Where is the Dalima family from?

You can see how Dalima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalima family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dalima families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dalima family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalima's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dalima families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalima 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 Dalima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dalima. 100% of Dalima men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Dalima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalima 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dalima. 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 Dalima. For the veterans among your Dalima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalima lifespan?

Average Dalima life expectancy in 1998 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalima 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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