Dalgleish Family History

Dalgleish Surname Meaning

Scottish (Midlothian and Selkirkshire): habitational name from a place near Selkirk first recorded in 1383 in the form Dalglas.

It is derived from Celtic roots, specifically the elements dol- meaning ‘field’ and glas meaning ‘green’.

This etymology highlights the connection to the natural landscape of the area.

The name is comparable to Glass, showcasing variations of place names in Scotland.

Understanding such names provides insights into regional history and geography.

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

Similar surnames: Fallis, Dagley, Vallese, Mcleish, Dellis, Mellish, Wallis, Raleigh, Dollens, Angles

95,000 record(s) for Dalgleish

23K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2K	Military Records
5K	Immigration Records
23K	Census and Voter Lists
41K	Member Trees

Where is the Dalgleish family from?

You can see how Dalgleish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalgleish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dalgleish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 10 Dalgleish families living in Ohio. This was about 22% of all the recorded Dalgleish's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dalgleish families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalgleish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dalgleish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalgleish. 19% of Dalgleish men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dalgleish women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dalgleish were Truck driver and Teacher.

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

19%

Salesman

17%

Farmer

11%

Truck driver

11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer

34%

Secretary

14%

Saleswoman

14%

Teacher

14%

What Dalgleish family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 23K census records available for the last name Dalgleish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalgleish census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 5K immigration records available for the last name Dalgleish. 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.

Military Records

There are 2K military records available for the last name Dalgleish. For the veterans among your Dalgleish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Dalgleish lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dalgleish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dalgleish in 1956 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalgleish ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.