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Delara Name Meaning

Variant, with the preposition de, of the Spanish or French habitational name Lara.

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


Similar surnames: Demara, Lara, Demarr, Delano, Demark, Delair, Demary, Delamar, Delane

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Where is the Delara family from?

You can see how Delara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Delara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Delara families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Delara's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Delara families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delara. 36% of Delara men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Delara women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Broker
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delara 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Delara. 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 275 military records available for the last name Delara. For the veterans among your Delara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delara lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Delara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Delara in 1957 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

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