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Dallis Family History

Dallis Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Dallas. This form is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Dallis family from?

You can see how Dallis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dallis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dallis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Dallis families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dallis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dallis families in 1911.
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What did your Dallis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dallis. 27% of Dallis men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Dallis women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dallis were Janitor and Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Janitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    18%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dallis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dallis 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Dallis. 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 463 military records available for the last name Dallis. For the veterans among your Dallis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dallis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dallis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dallis in 1956 was 34, and 48 in 2004.

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