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Dalt Family History

Dalt 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, Dart, Daft, Dall, Halt, Salt, Dal, Kalt, Walt, Alt

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Where is the Dalt family from?

You can see how Dalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dalt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dalt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dalt. 100% of Dalt 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%

What Dalt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Dalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalt 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Dalt. 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 293 military records available for the last name Dalt. For the veterans among your Dalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Dalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dalt in 1971 was 66, and 66 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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