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Dahlinger Family History

Dahlinger Surname Meaning

German (also Dählinger): topographic name for a valley dweller (see Dahling).

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


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Where is the Dahlinger family from?

You can see how Dahlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Dahlinger families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dahlinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dahlinger families in 1880.
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What did your Dahlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dahlinger. 34% of Dahlinger men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Dahlinger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dahlinger were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Saleswoman
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Dahlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dahlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlinger 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Dahlinger. 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 334 military records available for the last name Dahlinger. For the veterans among your Dahlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dahlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dahlinger in 1962 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

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