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Delfe Family History

Delfe 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: Delfs, Delle, Delee, Selfe, Dale, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Dole, Melle

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Where is the Delfe family from?

You can see how Delfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delfe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Delfe family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Delfe's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Delfe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delfe 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 111 census records available for the last name Delfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfe 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Delfe. 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 5 military records available for the last name Delfe. For the veterans among your Delfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfe lifespan?

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