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Deleva Family History

Deleva 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: Delva, Melena, Deneve, Leva, Selva, Delee, Delisa, Alleva, Pleva

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Where is the Deleva family from?

You can see how Deleva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deleva family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deleva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Deleva family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Deleva's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Deleva families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deleva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deleva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deleva. 28% of Deleva men worked as a Baker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    28%
  • Tailor
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Deleva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Deleva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deleva 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Deleva. 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 45 military records available for the last name Deleva. For the veterans among your Deleva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deleva lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Deleva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deleva in 1941 was 38, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deleva 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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