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Dalena Family History

Dalena 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: Dalen, Malena, Dale, Dana, Kalina, Dolen, Melena, Cadena, Dahlen

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Where is the Dalena family from?

You can see how Dalena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalena family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dalena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dalena family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalena's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Dalena families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dalena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalena. 100% of Dalena men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dalena women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Dalena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalena 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Dalena. 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 80 military records available for the last name Dalena. For the veterans among your Dalena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalena lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Dalena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dalena in 1957 was 40, and 86 in 2003.

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