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Dalglish Family History

Dalglish Name Meaning

see Dalgleish .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Dalgleish, Dallis, English, Dallas, Anguish, Allis, Dellis, Fallis

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Where is the Dalglish family from?

You can see how Dalglish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalglish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalglish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 49 Dalglish families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dalglish's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dalglish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalglish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dalglish ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dalglish. 54% of Dalglish men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Student
    20%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Merchant
    14%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Dalglish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalglish 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dalglish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 813 military records available for the last name Dalglish. For the veterans among your Dalglish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalglish lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dalglish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dalglish in 1961 was 48, and 59 in 2004.

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