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Dalma Family History

Dalma 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: Palma, Alma, Calma, Balma, Dalman, Kalman, Palm, Sala, Dale, Falla

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Where is the Dalma family from?

You can see how Dalma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalma family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dalma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Dalma family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalma's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Dalma families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalma 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 261 census records available for the last name Dalma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalma 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Dalma. 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 86 military records available for the last name Dalma. For the veterans among your Dalma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalma lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Dalma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dalma in 1964 was 53, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalma 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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