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Dalvin Family History

Dalvin 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: Galvin, Alvin, Calvin, Dalin, Balvin, Davin, Malvin, Dallin, Gavin

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Where is the Dalvin family from?

You can see how Dalvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalvin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dalvin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Dalvin families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalvin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dalvin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalvin 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 Dalvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Caretaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dalvin. 100% of Dalvin men worked as a Caretaker.

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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

  • Caretaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Dalvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalvin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dalvin. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dalvin. For the veterans among your Dalvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalvin lifespan?

Average Dalvin life expectancy in 1998 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalvin 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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