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Dalziel Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Dalzell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dalzell, Deziel, Dillie, Kaleel, Elzie, Dalke, Daniell, Dale, Dalager

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Where is the Dalziel family from?

You can see how Dalziel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalziel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dalziel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 25 Dalziel families living in Michigan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dalziel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dalziel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalziel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dalziel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalziel. 24% of Dalziel men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Dalziel women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dalziel were New Worker and Stenographer. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Dalziel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalziel 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Dalziel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dalziel. For the veterans among your Dalziel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalziel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dalziel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dalziel in 1956 was 49, and 63 in 2004.

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