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Dalo Family History

Dalo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern; also D'Alò): patronymic from the personal name Aloe.

Aloi is derived from French Eloi and Eloy, which are variations of the same name.

The meaning of these names is ‘chosen'.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dalo family from?

You can see how Dalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dalo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Dalo families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dalo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dalo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalo. 28% of Dalo men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Dalo women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dalo were Chauffeur and Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalo 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Dalo. 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 334 military records available for the last name Dalo. For the veterans among your Dalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dalo in 1959 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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