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Dalls Family History

Dalls 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: Dallas, Dall, Dales, Dally, Salls, Nalls, Valls, Alls, Balls, Falls

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Where is the Dalls family from?

You can see how Dalls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalls family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dalls families living in Middlesex. This was about 88% of all the recorded Dalls's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Dalls families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalls 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 Dalls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalls. 67% of Dalls men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Dalls women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dalls were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Dalls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalls 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Dalls. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dalls. For the veterans among your Dalls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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