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Dahlerup Family History

Dahlerup 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: Dahler, Zahler, Dahlen, Dahlem, Mahler, Kahler, Dahmer, Dahlberg

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Where is the Dahlerup family from?

You can see how Dahlerup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlerup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dahlerup families living in South Dakota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dahlerup's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Dahlerup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlerup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dahlerup ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Dahlerup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlerup 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Dahlerup. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Dahlerup. For the veterans among your Dahlerup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlerup lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Dahlerup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dahlerup in 1967 was 85, and 79 in 2000.

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