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Dalyiel Family History

Dalyiel 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: Dalziel, Daniel, Saltiel, Gabriel, Dalzell, Dale, Callier, Dansie

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Where is the Dalyiel family from?

You can see how Dalyiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalyiel family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Dalyiel families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Dalyiel family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalyiel's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Dalyiel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalyiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Dalyiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalyiel 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dalyiel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dalyiel. For the veterans among your Dalyiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalyiel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalyiel 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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