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Daln Family History

Daln 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: Dale, Dann, Dain, Dalen, Dall, Dawn, Dal, Dalin, Daly, Dan

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Where is the Daln family from?

You can see how Daln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daln family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Daln families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Daln families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Daln's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Daln families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daln 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 129 census records available for the last name Daln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daln 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Daln. 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 4 military records available for the last name Daln. For the veterans among your Daln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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