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Delfar Family History

Delfar 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: Delmar, Dollar, Dear, Demar, Melgar, Delamar, Delay, Delfs, Dewar

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Where is the Delfar family from?

You can see how Delfar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfar family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Delfar family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Delfar's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Delfar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delfar 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 Delfar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Waitress
    100%

What Delfar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Delfar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfar 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Delfar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Delfar. For the veterans among your Delfar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Delfar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Delfar in 1965 was 70, and 58 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delfar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delfar 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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