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Dalon Family History

Dalon 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: Dalton, Malon, Balon, Damon, Dalen, Daron, Dalin, Delon, Alon, Danon

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Where is the Dalon family from?

You can see how Dalon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Dalon families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dalon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dalon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalon 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 Dalon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalon. 21% of Dalon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dalon women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dalon were Salesman and Saleswoman.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Saleswoman
    23%

What Dalon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Dalon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalon 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Dalon. 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 245 military records available for the last name Dalon. For the veterans among your Dalon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Dalon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dalon in 1968 was 71, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalon 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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