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Dalvier Family History

Dalvier 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: Javier, Callier, Dampier, Vallier, Dalager, Gallier, Lavier, Calver

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Where is the Dalvier family from?

You can see how Dalvier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalvier family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Dalvier family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalvier's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Dalvier families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Dalvier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalvier 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dalvier. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dalvier. For the veterans among your Dalvier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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