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Dalanay Family History

Dalanay 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: Dacanay, Delaney, Delanoy, Delany, Calaway, Malaney, Mahanay, Dulany

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Where is the Dalanay family from?

You can see how Dalanay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalanay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dalanay family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dalanay's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Dalanay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Dalanay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalanay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dalanay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dalanay. For the veterans among your Dalanay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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