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Dalvia Family History

Dalvia 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: Salvia, Davia, David, Salvi, Galvin, Silvia, Salva, Palaia, Alvin

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Where is the Dalvia family from?

You can see how Dalvia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalvia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dalvia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dalvia families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dalvia's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Dalvia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalvia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dalvia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dalvia. 100% of Dalvia women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Dalvia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalvia 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Dalvia. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dalvia. For the veterans among your Dalvia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalvia lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dalvia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dalvia in 1969 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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