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Dalsted Family History

Dalsted 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: Halsted, Halstead, Balstad, Balster, Galster, Falstad, Alstad

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Where is the Dalsted family from?

You can see how Dalsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalsted family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dalsted families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dalsted families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalsted's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Dalsted families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalsted 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 Dalsted ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Dalsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalsted 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dalsted. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dalsted. For the veterans among your Dalsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalsted lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dalsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dalsted in 1964 was 85, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalsted 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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