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Delhay Family History

Delhay 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: Delay, De Hay, Derham, Dilday, Demay, Deshaw, Delmar, Denham, Deloy

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Where is the Delhay family from?

You can see how Delhay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delhay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Delhay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Delhay family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Delhay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Delhay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delhay 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 104 census records available for the last name Delhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delhay 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Delhay. 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 19 military records available for the last name Delhay. For the veterans among your Delhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delhay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Delhay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Delhay in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delhay 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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