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Dalelish Family History

Dalelish 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: Dalgleish, Dallis, Alexis, Dallas, Allis, Dellis, Fallis, Rallis

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Where is the Dalelish family from?

You can see how Dalelish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalelish family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Dalelish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Dalelish families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalelish's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Dalelish families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalelish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Dalelish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalelish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dalelish. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dalelish. For the veterans among your Dalelish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalelish lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalelish

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