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Dalston Family History

Dalston Surname Meaning

from Dalston (Cumb). from Dalston in Hackney (Middx).

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


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Where is the Dalston family from?

You can see how Dalston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Dalston families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Dalston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dalston families in 1891.
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What did your Dalston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dalston. 100% of Dalston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dalston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalston 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Dalston. 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 85 military records available for the last name Dalston. For the veterans among your Dalston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalston lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Dalston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dalston in 1972 was 36, and 73 in 1990.

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