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Delich Family History

Delich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Bosniak Serbian and Croatian Delić (see Delic). Possibly also an Americanized form of German Delitzsch: habitational name from either of two places in Saxony named Delitzsch of Slavic origin.

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


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Where is the Delich family from?

You can see how Delich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 32 Delich families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Delich's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Delich families in 1911.
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What did your Delich ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Delich. 34% of Delich men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Employ
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delich 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Delich. 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 494 military records available for the last name Delich. For the veterans among your Delich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Delich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Delich in 1961 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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