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Delanty Family History

Delanty 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: Delaney, Delanoy, Delany, Delancy, Devaney, Delano, Deland, Delay

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Where is the Delanty family from?

You can see how Delanty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delanty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Delanty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Delanty families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Delanty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Delanty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delanty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delanty ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Delanty. 100% of Delanty men worked as a Student. .

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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

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Delanty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delanty 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Delanty. 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 303 military records available for the last name Delanty. For the veterans among your Delanty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delanty lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Delanty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Delanty in 1960 was 52, and 97 in 2004.

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