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Dalman Family History

Dalman Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Dahlman.

Americanized form of German Dallmann or Dahlmann.

English: variant of Dallman.

Dutch: variant of Daalman a topographic name related to dal ‘valley dale’.

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


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Where is the Dalman family from?

You can see how Dalman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 50 Dalman families living in Manitoba. This was about 74% of all the recorded Dalman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Dalman families in 1911.
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What did your Dalman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dalman. 50% of Dalman 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
    50%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Dalman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dalman. 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 631 military records available for the last name Dalman. For the veterans among your Dalman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dalman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dalman in 1953 was 34, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalman 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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