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Delf Family History

Delf Surname Meaning

see Delve.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Delf family from?

You can see how Delf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Delf families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Delf families living in Norfolk. This was about 43% of all the recorded Delf's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Delf families in 1891.
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What did your Delf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Delf. 34% of Delf men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 76% of Delf women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delf were Wholesale Grocer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Horseman On Farm
    34%
  • Insurance Clerk
    34%
  • Wholesale Grocer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Junior Matron
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%

What Delf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Delf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delf 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Delf. 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 458 military records available for the last name Delf. For the veterans among your Delf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Delf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Delf in 1963 was 87, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delf 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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