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Deleson Family History

Deleson 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: Delson, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Beeson, Denison

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Where is the Deleson family from?

You can see how Deleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deleson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deleson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Deleson family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deleson's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Deleson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Deleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deleson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Deleson. 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 military records available for the last name Deleson. For the veterans among your Deleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deleson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Deleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Deleson in 1977 was 83, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deleson 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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