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Dalva Family History

Dalva 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: Salva, Alva, Delva, Sala, Dale, Falla, Dana, Palla, Bala, Lala

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Where is the Dalva family from?

You can see how Dalva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dalva family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dalva's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Dalva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalva 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 Dalva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Candy Store was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dalva. 34% of Dalva men worked as a Candy Store.

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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

  • Candy Store
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Dalva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Dalva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalva 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Dalva. 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 32 military records available for the last name Dalva. For the veterans among your Dalva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalva lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dalva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dalva in 1964 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalva

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalva 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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