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Dallyn Family History

Dallyn Surname Meaning

see Dawling.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dallyn family from?

You can see how Dallyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dallyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dallyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Dallyn families living in Devon. This was about 54% of all the recorded Dallyn's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dallyn families in 1891.
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What did your Dallyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dallyn. 80% of Dallyn men worked as a Farmer and 90% of Dallyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dallyn were Cattle sheep Farmer and Farmhouse 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Farmer Retired
    10%
  • Cattle sheep Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Farmhouse Duties
    10%

What Dallyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dallyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dallyn 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Dallyn. 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 113 military records available for the last name Dallyn. For the veterans among your Dallyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dallyn lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Dallyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dallyn in 1988 was 65, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dallyn 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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