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Dallin Family History

Dallin Surname Meaning

English (Surrey and Middlesex): variant of Dalling.

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


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Where is the Dallin family from?

You can see how Dallin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dallin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dallin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Dallin families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dallin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dallin families in 1911.
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What did your Dallin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dallin. 78% of Dallin 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
    78%
  • Mechanic
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dallin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dallin 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Dallin. 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 212 military records available for the last name Dallin. For the veterans among your Dallin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dallin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Dallin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dallin in 1958 was 49, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dallin 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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