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Dahlsten Family History

Dahlsten 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: Dahlen, Dahlgren, Alston, Kasten, Dalton, Dahler, Hasten, Alsteen

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Where is the Dahlsten family from?

You can see how Dahlsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlsten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahlsten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Dahlsten families living in Kansas. This was about 74% of all the recorded Dahlsten's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Dahlsten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlsten 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 Dahlsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahlsten. 48% of Dahlsten 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
    48%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

What Dahlsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dahlsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlsten 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Dahlsten. 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 429 military records available for the last name Dahlsten. For the veterans among your Dahlsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlsten lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Dahlsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dahlsten in 1960 was 61, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahlsten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahlsten 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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