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Dalit Family History

Dalit 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: Dalin, David, Dale, Malik, Malin, Danis, Ali, Dai, Dalby, Wali

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Where is the Dalit family from?

You can see how Dalit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalit family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Dalit family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalit's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dalit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Dalit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalit 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Dalit. 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 41 military records available for the last name Dalit. For the veterans among your Dalit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalit lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Dalit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dalit in 1978 was 72, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalit 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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