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Delefield Family History

Delefield 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: Delafield, Belfield, Benefield, Edenfield, Wakefield, Westfield

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Where is the Delefield family from?

You can see how Delefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delefield family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Delefield families living in Indiana. This was about 69% of all the recorded Delefield's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Delefield families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Delefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delefield 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Delefield. 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 2 military records available for the last name Delefield. For the veterans among your Delefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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