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Dalken Family History

Dalken 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, Dalke, Allen, Dale, Dalton, Walker, Dolen, Alden, Almen

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Where is the Dalken family from?

You can see how Dalken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dalken family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dalken's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Dalken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Dalken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalken 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dalken. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dalken. For the veterans among your Dalken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalken lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Dalken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dalken in 1968 was 66, and 77 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalken 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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