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Delfel Family History

Delfel 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: Dell, Demel, Delfs, Defee, Deller, Deubel, Helfer, Dengel, Telfer

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Where is the Delfel family from?

You can see how Delfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Delfel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Delfel family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Delfel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Delfel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delfel 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 Delfel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delfel. 100% of Delfel men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Delfel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Delfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfel 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Delfel. 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 38 military records available for the last name Delfel. For the veterans among your Delfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Delfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Delfel in 1962 was 82, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delfel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delfel 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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