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Delahunt Surname Meaning

Irish (Tipperary and Offaly): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dulchaointigh ‘descendant of Dulchaointeach’ a byname composed of the elements dul ‘satirist’.

In this context, the term 'satirist' suggests a historical connection to poetry and social commentary.

The second part of the byname, caointeach, translates to ‘plaintive’, indicating a sense of mourning or lamentation.

Together, these elements reflect a rich cultural history encapsulated in a single name.

Understanding the origins of names like Ó Dulchaointigh offers insight into the values and traditions of Irish heritage.

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


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You can see how Delahunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delahunt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Delahunt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Delahunt families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Delahunt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Delahunt families in 1891.
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What did your Delahunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Delahunt. 89% of Delahunt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Head Teacher Retired
    12%

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Passenger Lists

There are 998 immigration records available for the last name Delahunt. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Delahunt. For the veterans among your Delahunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Delahunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Delahunt in 1955 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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