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Dalziel Family History

Dalziel Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Dalzell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dalziel family from?

You can see how Dalziel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalziel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dalziel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 56 Dalziel families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Dalziel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dalziel families in 1891.
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What did your Dalziel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dalziel. 46% of Dalziel men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Dalziel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dalziel were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Carpenter Joiner
    19%
  • Salvation Army Officer
    19%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Dalziel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalziel 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Dalziel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dalziel. For the veterans among your Dalziel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalziel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dalziel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dalziel in 1956 was 49, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalziel 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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