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Dalander Family History

Dalander 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: Lander, Bolander, Callander, Sealander, Melander, Helander, Kolander

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Where is the Dalander family from?

You can see how Dalander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dalander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dalander families living in Iowa. This was about 85% of all the recorded Dalander's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dalander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalander 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 277 census records available for the last name Dalander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalander 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dalander. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dalander. For the veterans among your Dalander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalander lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Dalander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dalander in 1973 was 65, and 63 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalander 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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