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Delfell Family History

Delfell 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: Delzell, Dalzell, Elwell, Denfeld, Debell, Decell, Dewell, Duffell

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Where is the Delfell family from?

You can see how Delfell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delfell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Delfell families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Delfell's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Delfell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delfell 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 22 census records available for the last name Delfell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Delfell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Delfell. For the veterans among your Delfell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delfell

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