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Delavin Family History

Delavin 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: Delavan, Delain, Lavin, Slavin, Devin, Glavin, Melvin, Flavin, Demain

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Delavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delavin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Delavin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Delavin. For the veterans among your Delavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delavin lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1998, in the United States, Delavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Delavin in 1994 was 87, and 88 in 1998.

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