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Dalmeny Family History

Dalmeny 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: Almen, Dalen, Dahmen, Damery, Dammen, Dalman, Salmen, Daley, Dalbey

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Where is the Dalmeny family from?

You can see how Dalmeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalmeny family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Dalmeny family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalmeny's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dalmeny families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Dalmeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalmeny 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dalmeny. 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 Dalmeny. For the veterans among your Dalmeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalmeny lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Dalmeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dalmeny in 1973 was 34, and 79 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalmeny 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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