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Dalson Family History

Dalson 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, Malson, Balson, Dolson, Danson, Dawson, Delson, Dillon, Alton

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Where is the Dalson family from?

You can see how Dalson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Dalson families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dalson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dalson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalson 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 Dalson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dalson. 100% of Dalson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dalson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalson 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Dalson. 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 294 military records available for the last name Dalson. For the veterans among your Dalson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Dalson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dalson in 1947 was 48, and 102 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalson 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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