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Deilks Family History

Deilks 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: Dilks, Delos, Dellis, Milks, Delfs, Beilke, Deike, Dils, Deis, Deiss

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Where is the Deilks family from?

You can see how Deilks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deilks family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Deilks families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Deilks's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deilks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deilks 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 55 census records available for the last name Deilks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deilks 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deilks. 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 15 military records available for the last name Deilks. For the veterans among your Deilks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deilks lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Deilks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deilks in 1973 was 83, and 49 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deilks 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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