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Delev Family History

Delev 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, Demler, Dell

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Where is the Delev family from?

You can see how Delev families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delev family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delev families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Delev family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Delev's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Delev families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delev 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 53 census records available for the last name Delev. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delev 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 immigration records available for the last name Delev. 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 1 military records available for the last name Delev. For the veterans among your Delev ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delev lifespan?

Average Delev life expectancy in 2000 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delev 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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