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Dably Family History

Dably 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: Dally, Daly, Daily, Daby, Day, Darby, Dale, Early, Darcy, Cable

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Where is the Dably family from?

You can see how Dably families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dably family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dably families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dably family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dably's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dably families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dably 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 50 census records available for the last name Dably. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dably 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dably. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dably. For the veterans among your Dably ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dably lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Dably life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dably in 1977 was 68, and 73 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dably 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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