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Dalstone Family History

Dalstone 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: Alston, Dalton, Vanstone, Walston, Bastone, Mapstone, Hailstone

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Where is the Dalstone family from?

You can see how Dalstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalstone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dalstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dalstone families living in Cumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dalstone's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Dalstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalstone 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 38 census records available for the last name Dalstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalstone 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dalstone. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dalstone. For the veterans among your Dalstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalstone lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Dalstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dalstone in 1981 was 87, and 90 in 1998.

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