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Dalyell Family History

Dalyell Surname Meaning

see Dalziel.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dalyell family from?

You can see how Dalyell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalyell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Dalyell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Dalyell families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dalyell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dalyell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalyell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dalyell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dalyell. 100% of Dalyell women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Dalyell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalyell 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Dalyell. 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 36 military records available for the last name Dalyell. For the veterans among your Dalyell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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