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Delfelder Family History

Delfelder 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: Ellender, Deller, Keffeler, Denfeld, Felder, De Volder, Dingfelder

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Where is the Delfelder family from?

You can see how Delfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfelder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Delfelder family living in Kansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Delfelder's in USA. Kansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Delfelder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delfelder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delfelder ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Delfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Delfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfelder 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Delfelder. 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 22 military records available for the last name Delfelder. For the veterans among your Delfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfelder lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Delfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Delfelder in 1979 was 79, and 72 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delfelder 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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