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Dalliston Family History

Dalliston 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: Alliston, Allison, Williston, Elliston, Callison, Mallison, Belliston

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Where is the Dalliston family from?

You can see how Dalliston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalliston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Dalliston families living in Norfolk. This was about 58% of all the recorded Dalliston's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Dalliston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalliston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dalliston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dalliston. 100% of Dalliston 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Dalliston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalliston 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Dalliston. 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 26 military records available for the last name Dalliston. For the veterans among your Dalliston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalliston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalliston 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalliston

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