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Delet Family History

Delet 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: Delee, Dale, Dole, Delp, Deep, Delph, Dolen, Delos, Dent, Demler

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Where is the Delet family from?

You can see how Delet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Delet families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 14 Delet families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Delet's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Delet families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Delet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delet 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Delet. 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 Delet. For the veterans among your Delet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delet lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Delet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Delet in 1993 was 88, and 58 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delet 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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