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Dalrynple Family History

Dalrynple 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: Dalrymple, Darnell, Dalpe, Darnall, Darville, Marple, Darnley

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Where is the Dalrynple family from?

You can see how Dalrynple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalrynple family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dalrynple families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Dalrynple families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalrynple's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dalrynple families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalrynple surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Dalrynple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalrynple 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dalrynple. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dalrynple. For the veterans among your Dalrynple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalrynple lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Dalrynple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dalrynple in 1990 was 84, and 85 in 1994.

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