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Dahlstet Family History

Dahlstet 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: Ahlstedt, Mahlstedt, Dahler, Dahlen, Dahlem, Balster, Galster

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Where is the Dahlstet family from?

You can see how Dahlstet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlstet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dahlstet families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dahlstet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dahlstet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlstet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dahlstet ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Dahlstet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlstet 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dahlstet. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dahlstet. For the veterans among your Dahlstet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlstet lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Dahlstet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dahlstet in 1993 was 81, and 85 in 2001.

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