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Delisa Family History

Delisa Surname Meaning

Italian (De Lisa or D'Elisa): metronymic with the preposition d(e) ‘of’ from the female personal names Lisa or Elisa.

These names are short forms of Elisabetta, which is an equivalent of Elizabeth.

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


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Where is the Delisa family from?

You can see how Delisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delisa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Delisa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Delisa families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Delisa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Delisa families in 1891.
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What did your Delisa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delisa. 19% of Delisa men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Delisa women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delisa were Tailor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Tailor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Dress Maker
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delisa 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Delisa. 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 180 military records available for the last name Delisa. For the veterans among your Delisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delisa lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Delisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Delisa in 1953 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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