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Delrose Family History

Delrose 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: Melrose, De Rose, Belrose, Delos, Debrosse, Penrose, Delfosse, Derise

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Where is the Delrose family from?

You can see how Delrose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delrose family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Delrose families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Delrose families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Delrose's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Delrose families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delrose 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 Delrose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delrose. 42% of Delrose men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Distributor
    17%
  • Mechnic
    17%

What Delrose family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Delrose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delrose 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Delrose. 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 86 military records available for the last name Delrose. For the veterans among your Delrose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delrose lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Delrose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Delrose in 1957 was 46, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delrose

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delrose 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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