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Dala Family History

Dala 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: Sala, Dale, Dana, Bala, Lala, Cala, Pala, Kala, Dall, Dada

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Where is the Dala family from?

You can see how Dala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dala family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Dala families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dala's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Dala families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dala ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dala. 100% of Dala 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
    100%

What Dala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Dala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dala 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Dala. 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 334 military records available for the last name Dala. For the veterans among your Dala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dala lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Dala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dala in 1973 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dala ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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