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Delfa Family History

Delfa 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: Delfs, Delva, Vela, Melia, Delp, Delph, Belka, Delos, Pella, Dell

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Where is the Delfa family from?

You can see how Delfa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Delfa families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Delfa families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Delfa's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Delfa families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delfa 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 Delfa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delfa. 100% of Delfa men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Delfa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Delfa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfa 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Delfa. 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 58 military records available for the last name Delfa. For the veterans among your Delfa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Delfa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Delfa in 1966 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delfa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delfa 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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