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Delgato Family History

Delgato Surname Meaning

Hispanic: probably an altered form of Spanish Delgado as if derived from gato ‘cat’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Delgato family from?

You can see how Delgato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delgato family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delgato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Delgato families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Delgato's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Delgato families in 1880.
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What did your Delgato ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Delgato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delgato 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Delgato. 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 Delgato. For the veterans among your Delgato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delgato lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Delgato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Delgato in 1972 was 58, and 84 in 2001.

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