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Dalzall Family History

Dalzall 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: Dalzell, Dalal, Darnall, Halsall, Delzell, Dalziel, Dallal, Dowdall

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Where is the Dalzall family from?

You can see how Dalzall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalzall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dalzall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Dalzall families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalzall's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Dalzall families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Dalzall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalzall 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dalzall. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dalzall. For the veterans among your Dalzall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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