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Dabling Family History

Dabling 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: Darling, Dahling, Dalling, Halling, Harling, Ayling, Alling, Balling

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Where is the Dabling family from?

You can see how Dabling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dabling families living in Idaho. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dabling's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Dabling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dabling 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 119 census records available for the last name Dabling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabling 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dabling. 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 42 military records available for the last name Dabling. For the veterans among your Dabling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabling lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Dabling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dabling in 1954 was 34, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dabling 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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