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Dalla Family History

Dalla 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: Falla, Palla, Halla, Dallas, Galla, Balla, Calla, Dallam, Walla

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Where is the Dalla family from?

You can see how Dalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dalla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Dalla families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dalla's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dalla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalla 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 Dalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalla. 29% of Dalla men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Dalla women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dalla were Mechanic and Saleslady.

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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
    29%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalla 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dalla. 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 526 military records available for the last name Dalla. For the veterans among your Dalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalla lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dalla in 1952 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalla 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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