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Delile Family History

Delile 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: Delle, Delise, Delisle, Deville, Devine, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle

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Where is the Delile family from?

You can see how Delile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delile family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Delile families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 103 Delile families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Delile's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Delile families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delile 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 Delile ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Delile. 50% of Delile men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Ingnieur
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delile 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Delile. 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 113 military records available for the last name Delile. For the veterans among your Delile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delile lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Delile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Delile in 1970 was 29, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delile 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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