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Dahlenberg Family History

Dahlenberg 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: Kallenberg, Kohlenberg, Dahlberg, Wallenberg, Danenberg, Dannenberg

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Where is the Dahlenberg family from?

You can see how Dahlenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dahlenberg family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dahlenberg's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Dahlenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dahlenberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dahlenberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Dahlenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlenberg 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dahlenberg. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dahlenberg. For the veterans among your Dahlenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlenberg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Dahlenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dahlenberg in 1971 was 93, and 84 in 1999.

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