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Dalger Family History

Dalger 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: Alger, Dilger, Dalager, Delger, Dager, Danger, Palmer, Dale, Waller

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Where is the Dalger family from?

You can see how Dalger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dalger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dalger family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalger's in USA. California had the highest population of Dalger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalger 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 135 census records available for the last name Dalger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalger 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dalger. 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 58 military records available for the last name Dalger. For the veterans among your Dalger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Dalger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dalger in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalger 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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