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Dalaba Family History

Dalaba 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: Balaban, Salama, Dalby, Salata, Alba, Malara, Lalama, Dolata, Dalal

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Where is the Dalaba family from?

You can see how Dalaba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalaba family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalaba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Dalaba families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalaba's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dalaba families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalaba 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 Dalaba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dalaba. 62% of Dalaba 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    39%

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Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Dalaba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalaba 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Dalaba. 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 177 military records available for the last name Dalaba. For the veterans among your Dalaba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalaba lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dalaba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dalaba in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalaba 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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