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Dalgleish Family History

Dalgleish Surname Meaning

Scottish (Midlothian and Selkirkshire): habitational name from a place near Selkirk first recorded in 1383 in the form Dalglas.

It is derived from Celtic roots, specifically the elements dol- meaning ‘field’ and glas meaning ‘green’.

This etymology highlights the connection to the natural landscape of the area.

The name is comparable to Glass, showcasing variations of place names in Scotland.

Understanding such names provides insights into regional history and geography.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dalgleish family from?

You can see how Dalgleish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalgleish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dalgleish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 60 Dalgleish families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dalgleish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dalgleish families in 1891.
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What did your Dalgleish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dalgleish. 25% of Dalgleish men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Dalgleish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dalgleish were Music Hall Artist and Domestic Servant.

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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
    25%
  • Jouney Baker
    25%
  • Compositor
    25%
  • Music Hall Artist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Dalgleish. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dalgleish. For the veterans among your Dalgleish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalgleish lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dalgleish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dalgleish in 1956 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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