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Dahlkey Family History

Dahlkey 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: Dahlke, Dahler, Dagley, Dahlen, Dahlem, Darley, Dayley, Dahlby, Dahle

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Where is the Dahlkey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dahlkey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Dahlkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlkey 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 immigration records available for the last name Dahlkey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dahlkey. For the veterans among your Dahlkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlkey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Dahlkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dahlkey in 1978 was 85, and 96 in 1991.

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