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Delfer Family History

Delfer 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: Deller, Helfer, Telfer, Belfer, Delker, Defer, Delger, Delzer, Geller

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Where is the Delfer family from?

You can see how Delfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Delfer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Delfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Delfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delfer 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 165 census records available for the last name Delfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfer 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Delfer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Delfer. For the veterans among your Delfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Delfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Delfer in 1962 was 57, and 23 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delfer 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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