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Deilis Family History

Deilis 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: Dellis, Delis, Dennis, Melis, Delos, Mellis, Ellis, Delfs, Bellis

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Where is the Deilis family from?

You can see how Deilis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deilis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deilis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Deilis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deilis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deilis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Deilis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deilis 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Deilis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Deilis. For the veterans among your Deilis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deilis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1979, in the United States, Deilis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Deilis in 1973 was 83, and 88 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deilis 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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