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Dalys Family History

Dalys 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: Dales, Palys, Days, Daly, Day, Sales, Dale, Danis, Damas, Dalby

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Where is the Dalys family from?

You can see how Dalys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalys family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dalys families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there were 2 Dalys families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalys's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dalys families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalys 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 130 census records available for the last name Dalys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalys 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Dalys. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dalys. For the veterans among your Dalys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalys lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1980, in the United States, Dalys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dalys in 1979 was 76, and 81 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalys 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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