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Delfendahl Family History

Delfendahl 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: Bergendahl, Rendahl, Rosendahl, Meisenzahl, Meldahl, Grendahl

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Where is the Delfendahl family from?

You can see how Delfendahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfendahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delfendahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Delfendahl families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Delfendahl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Delfendahl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Delfendahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfendahl 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Delfendahl. 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 29 military records available for the last name Delfendahl. For the veterans among your Delfendahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfendahl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Delfendahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Delfendahl in 1969 was 87, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delfendahl 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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