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Delden Family History

Delden 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: Elden, Selden, Welden, Belden, Derden, Heiden, Helder, Eden, Gulden

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Where is the Delden family from?

You can see how Delden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Delden families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Delden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Delden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Head Waiter and Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Delden. 100% of Delden men worked as a Head Waiter and 100% of Delden women worked as a Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Head Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Delden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delden 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Delden. 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 95 military records available for the last name Delden. For the veterans among your Delden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delden lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Delden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Delden in 1975 was 81, and 82 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delden 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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