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Delfin Family History

Delfin Surname Meaning

Spanish (Delfín) and Italian (Veneto): variant of Delfino.

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


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Where is the Delfin family from?

You can see how Delfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Delfin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Delfin families living in New Mexico. This was about 78% of all the recorded Delfin's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Delfin families in 1880.
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What did your Delfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delfin. 71% of Delfin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Delfin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delfin were Clerk and Factory.

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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
    71%
  • Waiter
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Factory
    50%

What Delfin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Delfin. 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 412 military records available for the last name Delfin. For the veterans among your Delfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Delfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Delfin in 1948 was 39, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delfin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delfin 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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