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Dahlander Family History

Dahlander Name 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: Callander, Mailander, Wallander, Dahlinger, Bohlander, Lander

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Where is the Dahlander family from?

You can see how Dahlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahlander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dahlander family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dahlander's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dahlander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dahlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahlander. 100% of Dahlander men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Dahlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Dahlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlander 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Dahlander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Dahlander. For the veterans among your Dahlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlander lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1977, in the United States, Dahlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dahlander in 1967 was 74, and 89 in 1977.

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