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Dalghish Family History

Dalghish 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, Anguish, Darwish, Danish, Dargis, Balthis, Kalish, Malish

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Where is the Dalghish family from?

You can see how Dalghish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalghish family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Dalghish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Dalghish families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalghish's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Dalghish families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalghish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Dalghish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalghish 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dalghish. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dalghish. For the veterans among your Dalghish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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