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Dalziell Family History

Dalziell Surname Meaning

see Dalziel.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dalziell family from?

You can see how Dalziell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalziell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dalziell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Dalziell families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dalziell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dalziell families in 1891.
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What did your Dalziell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dalziell. 43% of Dalziell 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
    43%
  • Shorthand Typist
    29%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

What Dalziell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dalziell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalziell 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Dalziell. 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 73 military records available for the last name Dalziell. For the veterans among your Dalziell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalziell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Dalziell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dalziell in 1976 was 81, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalziell 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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