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Delrey Family History

Delrey 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: Delorey, Deprey, Dolney, Dery, Delaney, Dewey, Kelsey, Derry, Debree

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Where is the Delrey family from?

You can see how Delrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delrey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Delrey families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Delrey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Delrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Delrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delrey 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Delrey. 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 16 military records available for the last name Delrey. For the veterans among your Delrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delrey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Delrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Delrey in 1974 was 71, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delrey 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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