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Dela Cerda Family History

Dela Cerda 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: De Lacerda, Lacerda, Delafield, De La Mora, Delauter, Del Core

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What did your Dela Cerda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dela Cerda. 100% of Dela Cerda men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Dela Cerda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dela Cerda 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dela Cerda. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dela Cerda. For the veterans among your Dela Cerda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dela Cerda lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Dela Cerda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dela Cerda in 1969 was 68, and 68 in 1979.

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