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Dalrmple Family History

Dalrmple 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: Dalrymple, Detemple, Dalpe, Sample, Marple, Hample, Parmele, Harple

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Where is the Dalrmple family from?

You can see how Dalrmple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalrmple family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Dalrmple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Dalrmple family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalrmple's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Dalrmple families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalrmple 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 Dalrmple ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Dalrmple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalrmple 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dalrmple. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dalrmple. For the veterans among your Dalrmple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalrmple lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Dalrmple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dalrmple in 1976 was 58, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalrmple 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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