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Daltan Family History

Daltan 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: Dalton, Dalman, Damian, Kalman, Alton, Halton, Balan, Dolman, Dallas

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Where is the Daltan family from?

You can see how Daltan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daltan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daltan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Daltan family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Daltan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Daltan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daltan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daltan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daltan. 38% of Daltan men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Daltan women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daltan were Farming and Housewife. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Daltan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daltan 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Daltan. 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 34 military records available for the last name Daltan. For the veterans among your Daltan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daltan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Daltan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Daltan in 1987 was 77, and 90 in 2003.

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