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Dalley Family History

Dalley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Daly. English (of Norman origin): variant of Dally German: derivative of Dall.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dalley family from?

You can see how Dalley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 59 Dalley families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dalley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dalley families in 1911.
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What did your Dalley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dalley. 20% of Dalley 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
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Painter
    14%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Dalley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalley 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Dalley. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Dalley. For the veterans among your Dalley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalley lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Dalley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dalley in 1943 was 39, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalley 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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