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Delffs Family History

Delffs 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, Delos, Dellis, Delles, Delmas, Jeffs, Delfin, Delis, Dennis

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Where is the Delffs family from?

You can see how Delffs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delffs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Delffs families living in Tennessee. This was about 75% of all the recorded Delffs's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Delffs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Delffs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delffs 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Delffs. 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 69 military records available for the last name Delffs. For the veterans among your Delffs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delffs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Delffs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Delffs in 1962 was 45, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delffs 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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