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Dahlka Family History

Dahlka 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: Dahlke, Dahl, Dahler, Dahlen, Kalka, Dahlem, Galka, Palka, Dahlby

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Where is the Dahlka family from?

You can see how Dahlka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahlka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Dahlka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Dahlka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dahlka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dahlka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dahlka. 60% of Dahlka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dahlka women worked as a Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Electrician
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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What Dahlka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Dahlka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlka 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dahlka. 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 63 military records available for the last name Dahlka. For the veterans among your Dahlka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlka lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Dahlka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dahlka in 1951 was 19, and 48 in 2002.

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