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Dakl Family History

Dakl 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: Dahl, Dall, Dal, Daul, Dake, Dail, Pak, Gall, Paul, Duke

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Where is the Dakl family from?

You can see how Dakl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dakl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Dakl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dakl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dakl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dakl families in 1920.
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What did your Dakl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Dakl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dakl 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Dakl. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dakl. For the veterans among your Dakl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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