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Dalye Family History

Dalye 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: Dale, Dalpe, Daly, Dalke, Daye, Gale, Hale, Halse, Day, Sale

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Where is the Dalye family from?

You can see how Dalye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalye family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dalye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Dalye family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalye's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Dalye families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Dalye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalye 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 Dalye. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dalye. For the veterans among your Dalye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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