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Dahlene Family History

Dahlene Name 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: Dahlen, Dahler, Dahling, Dalen, Dahlem, Dahmen, Dahlke, Dahle, Dahlin

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Where is the Dahlene family from?

You can see how Dahlene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlene family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahlene families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dahlene families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dahlene's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dahlene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dahlene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahlene. 100% of Dahlene men worked as an Electrician. .

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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

  • Electrician
    100%
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Dahlene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlene 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dahlene. 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 32 military records available for the last name Dahlene. For the veterans among your Dahlene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlene lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1996, in the United States, Dahlene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dahlene in 1949 was 72, and 81 in 1996.

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