Delahunt Family History

Delahunt Surname Meaning

Irish (Tipperary and Offaly): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dulchaointigh ‘descendant of Dulchaointeach’ a byname composed of the elements dul ‘satirist’.

In this context, the term 'satirist' suggests a historical connection to poetry and social commentary.

The second part of the byname, caointeach, translates to ‘plaintive’, indicating a sense of mourning or lamentation.

Together, these elements reflect a rich cultural history encapsulated in a single name.

Understanding the origins of names like Ó Dulchaointigh offers insight into the values and traditions of Irish heritage.

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

Similar surnames: Delaney, Delahunty, Delahanty, Klaudt, Leland, Dillahunt, Delehanty, Dillahunty, Delany, Daunt

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1K	Military Records
998	Immigration Records
5K	Census and Voter Lists
8K	Member Trees

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Where is the Delahunt family from?

You can see how Delahunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delahunt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Delahunt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Delahunt families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Delahunt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Delahunt families in 1911.

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

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What did your Delahunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Delahunt.

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What Delahunt family records will you find?

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There are 5K census records available for the last name Delahunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delahunt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 998 immigration records available for the last name Delahunt. 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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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Delahunt. For the veterans among your Delahunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delahunt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Delahunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Delahunt in 1955 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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Delahunt Surname Meaning

Irish (Tipperary and Offaly): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dulchaointigh ‘descendant of Dulchaointeach’ a byname composed of the elements dul ‘satirist’.

In this context, the term 'satirist' suggests a historical connection to poetry and social commentary.

The second part of the byname, caointeach, translates to ‘plaintive’, indicating a sense of mourning or lamentation.

Together, these elements reflect a rich cultural history encapsulated in a single name.

Understanding the origins of names like Ó Dulchaointigh offers insight into the values and traditions of Irish heritage.

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

Where is the Delahunt family from?

What did your Delahunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Delahunt.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Delahunt family records will you find?

What is the average Delahunt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Delahunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Delahunt in 1955 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

Delahunt Family History

Delahunt Surname Meaning

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Delahunt Surname Meaning

23,000 record(s) for Delahunt

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Where is the Delahunt family from?

What did your Delahunt ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Delahunt family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Delahunt lifespan?

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