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Dalem Family History

Dalem 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: Dale, Salem, Dalen, Dahlem, Dales, Daley, Gale, Hale, Palm, Sales

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Where is the Dalem family from?

You can see how Dalem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dalem families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalem's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dalem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalem 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 Dalem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dalem. 100% of Dalem 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
    100%

What Dalem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Dalem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalem 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Dalem. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dalem. For the veterans among your Dalem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalem lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Dalem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dalem in 1968 was 71, and 86 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalem 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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