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Von Dahlen Family History

Von Dahlen 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: Van Dalen, Van Dale, Von Haden, Van Allen, Van Dellen, Von Allmen

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Where is the Von Dahlen family from?

You can see how Von Dahlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Von Dahlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Von Dahlen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Von Dahlen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Von Dahlen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Von Dahlen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Von Dahlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Dahlen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Von Dahlen. 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 345 military records available for the last name Von Dahlen. For the veterans among your Von Dahlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Von Dahlen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Von Dahlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Von Dahlen in 1976 was 71, and 54 in 1982.

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