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Delory Family History

Delory 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: Demory, Deloy, Delorey, Dery, Delos, Derry, Meloy, Debord, Lory

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Where is the Delory family from?

You can see how Delory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delory family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Delory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Delory families living in New Brunswick. This was about 45% of all the recorded Delory's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Delory families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delory ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Delory. 46% of Delory men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labourer
    28%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Delory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delory 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Delory. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 285 military records available for the last name Delory. For the veterans among your Delory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delory lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Delory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Delory in 1958 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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