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Delilly Family History

Delilly 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: Lilly, Deville, Melillo, Dilly, Reilly, Demille, Delisle, Deily

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Where is the Delilly family from?

You can see how Delilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delilly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delilly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Delilly families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Delilly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Delilly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Delilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delilly 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Delilly. 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 18 military records available for the last name Delilly. For the veterans among your Delilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delilly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Delilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Delilly in 1968 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delilly 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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