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Dalexander Family History

Dalexander 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: Alexander, Mcalexander, Callander, Levander, Leander, Wallander

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Where is the Dalexander family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Dalexander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalexander 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dalexander. 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 46 military records available for the last name Dalexander. For the veterans among your Dalexander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalexander lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Dalexander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dalexander in 1974 was 82, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalexander 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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