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Dalinger Family History

Dalinger 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: Salinger, Dasinger, Dahlinger, Dolinger, Slinger, Basinger, Avinger

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Where is the Dalinger family from?

You can see how Dalinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dalinger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dalinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalinger 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 Dalinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalinger. 60% of Dalinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dalinger women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    60%
  • Butcher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dalinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Dalinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalinger 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Dalinger. 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 26 military records available for the last name Dalinger. For the veterans among your Dalinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dalinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dalinger in 1964 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalinger 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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