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Delary Family History

Delary Surname 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: Deary, Delay, Delacy, Demary, Devary, Delara, Delarm, Delany, Dear

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Where is the Delary family from?

You can see how Delary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Delary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Delary families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Delary's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Delary families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delary 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 Delary ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Delary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delary 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Delary. 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 59 military records available for the last name Delary. For the veterans among your Delary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delary lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Delary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Delary in 1971 was 75, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delary 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.

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