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Dalgarno Family History

Dalgarno Surname Meaning

from the lands of Dalgarnock in Dumfriess.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dalgarno family from?

You can see how Dalgarno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalgarno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dalgarno families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 23 Dalgarno families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Dalgarno's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dalgarno families in 1891.
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What did your Dalgarno ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Shipyard and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dalgarno. 100% of Dalgarno men worked as a General Labourer Shipyard and 91% of Dalgarno women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Shipyard
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dalgarno. 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 456 military records available for the last name Dalgarno. For the veterans among your Dalgarno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalgarno lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Dalgarno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dalgarno in 1961 was 78, and 60 in 2002.

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