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Delger Family History

Delger Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Telger.

Dutch (Groningen): possibly an occupational name from an agent derivative of (ver)delgen ‘to nullify to exterminate’.

Alternatively perhaps a cognate of 2 below.

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


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Where is the Delger family from?

You can see how Delger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Delger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Delger families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Delger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Delger families in 1911.
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What did your Delger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delger. 35% of Delger men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Delger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delger were Labor and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Delger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delger 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Delger. 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 189 military records available for the last name Delger. For the veterans among your Delger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Delger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Delger in 1962 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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