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Dahlof Family History

Dahlof 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: Dahl, Dahler, Dahlen, Dahlem, Dahlke, Dahlby, Dahle, Dahlin, Rahlf

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Where is the Dahlof family from?

You can see how Dahlof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahlof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dahlof family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dahlof's in USA. California had the highest population of Dahlof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dahlof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahlof. 100% of Dahlof men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dahlof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Dahlof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlof 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Dahlof. 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 23 military records available for the last name Dahlof. For the veterans among your Dahlof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlof lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Dahlof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dahlof in 1959 was 61, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahlof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahlof 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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