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Delach Family History

Delach Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian and Slovenian Delač: nickname derived from Croatian dialect and Slovenian delati ‘to work’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Delach family from?

You can see how Delach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Delach family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Delach's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Delach families in 1911.
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What did your Delach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delach. 53% of Delach men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Delach women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delach were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delach 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Delach. 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 206 military records available for the last name Delach. For the veterans among your Delach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Delach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Delach in 1966 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delach 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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