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Delk Family History

Delk Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Telke meaning ‘proud’ or ‘famous’ or a shortened form of German Delker.

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


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Where is the Delk family from?

You can see how Delk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Delk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Delk families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Delk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Delk families in 1891.
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What did your Delk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delk. 29% of Delk men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Delk women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delk were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Delk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delk 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Delk. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Delk. For the veterans among your Delk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delk lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Delk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Delk in 1944 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delk 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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