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Dahlstein Family History

Dahlstein 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: Holstein, Alsteen, Hartstein, Dahlen, Adelstein, Millstein, Waldstein

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Where is the Dahlstein family from?

You can see how Dahlstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dahlstein families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dahlstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dahlstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dahlstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Dahlstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlstein 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Dahlstein. 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 35 military records available for the last name Dahlstein. For the veterans among your Dahlstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlstein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Dahlstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dahlstein in 1971 was 76, and 91 in 2002.

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