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Delany Family History

Delany Surname Meaning

Irish (especially Laois): variant of Delaney.

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


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Where is the Delany family from?

You can see how Delany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delany family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Delany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 107 Delany families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Delany's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Delany families in 1891.
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What did your Delany ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Delany. 40% of Delany men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Delany women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delany were Accounts Clerk N A air Force and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Police Constable
    20%
  • Railway Clerk
    20%
  • Accounts Clerk N A air Force
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Waitress
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%

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Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Delany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delany 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Delany. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Delany. For the veterans among your Delany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delany lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Delany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Delany in 1948 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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