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Dalbow Family History

Dalbow 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: Dolbow, Callow, Dalton, Ballow, Dalby, Talbot, Falbo, Albo, Damrow

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Where is the Dalbow family from?

You can see how Dalbow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalbow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dalbow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Dalbow families living in Kent. This was about 30% of all the recorded Dalbow's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Dalbow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalbow 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 Dalbow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dalbow. 34% of Dalbow men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Foreman
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dalbow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalbow 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dalbow. 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 92 military records available for the last name Dalbow. For the veterans among your Dalbow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalbow lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dalbow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dalbow in 1951 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalbow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalbow 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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