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Dalama Family History

Dalama 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: Salama, Lalama, Halama, Alam, Delamar, Salata, Calame, Lama, Dallam

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Where is the Dalama family from?

You can see how Dalama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalama family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dalama families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Dalama families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalama's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dalama families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalama 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 48 census records available for the last name Dalama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalama 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Dalama. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dalama. For the veterans among your Dalama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalama lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Dalama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dalama in 1971 was 58, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalama 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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