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Dalber Family History

Dalber 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: Alber, Dauber, Salber, Daiber, Dalbec, Dalberg, Dalbey, Palmer

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Where is the Dalber family from?

You can see how Dalber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dalber families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Dalber families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Dalber's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dalber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalber 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 Dalber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dalber. 46% of Dalber men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Dalber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Dalber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalber 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dalber. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dalber. For the veterans among your Dalber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalber lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Dalber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dalber in 1969 was 83, and 97 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalber 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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