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Dalane Family History

Dalane 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: Delane, Daane, Dale, Lane, Balan, Delaney, Galant, Palace, Calame

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Where is the Dalane family from?

You can see how Dalane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalane family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dalane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dalane families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dalane's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dalane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dalane ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dalane ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Dalane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalane 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Dalane. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dalane. For the veterans among your Dalane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalane lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Dalane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dalane in 1970 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

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