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Delfin Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Delfino, Delfs, Gelvin, Melvin, Yellin, Belin, De Fino, Deskin

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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 1871 there was 1 Delfin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Delfin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Delfin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delfin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Delfin. 100% of Delfin men worked as a Student. .

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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 1939

  • Student
    100%
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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 the UK, 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.

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