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Delfield Family History

Delfield 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: Delafield, Belfield, Edenfield, Kenfield, Newfield, Enfield, Duffield

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Where is the Delfield family from?

You can see how Delfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Delfield family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Delfield's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Delfield families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Delfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfield 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Delfield. 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 119 military records available for the last name Delfield. For the veterans among your Delfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfield lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Delfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Delfield in 1966 was 82, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delfield 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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