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Dalgalish Family History

Dalgalish 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, English, Dallas, Anguish, Allis, Jalali, Gladish

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Where is the Dalgalish family from?

You can see how Dalgalish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalgalish family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Dalgalish family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalgalish's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dalgalish families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Dalgalish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalgalish 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dalgalish. 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 military records available for the last name Dalgalish. For the veterans among your Dalgalish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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