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Dahlstead Family History

Dahlstead 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: Halstead, Walstead, Anstead, Karlstad, Balstad, Falstad, Alstad

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Where is the Dahlstead family from?

You can see how Dahlstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlstead family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dahlstead family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dahlstead's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Dahlstead families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlstead 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 48 census records available for the last name Dahlstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlstead 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dahlstead. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dahlstead. For the veterans among your Dahlstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlstead lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Dahlstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dahlstead in 1966 was 72, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahlstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahlstead 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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