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Dahlbom Family History

Dahlbom 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: Dahlem, Dahlby, Dalton, Dahl, Dalby, Dahler, Talbot, Dahling, Dallam

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Where is the Dahlbom family from?

You can see how Dahlbom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlbom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahlbom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dahlbom families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dahlbom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dahlbom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlbom 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 Dahlbom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahlbom. 50% of Dahlbom men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Dahlbom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Dahlbom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlbom 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Dahlbom. 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 37 military records available for the last name Dahlbom. For the veterans among your Dahlbom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlbom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dahlbom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dahlbom in 1962 was 82, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahlbom 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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