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Delkers Family History

Delkers 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: Delker, Oelkers, Decker, Deller, Kelker, Elpers, Felker, Elfers

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Where is the Delkers family from?

You can see how Delkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delkers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delkers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Delkers family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Delkers's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Delkers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delkers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Delkers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Delkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delkers 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Delkers. 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 Delkers. For the veterans among your Delkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delkers lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Delkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Delkers in 1972 was 97, and 94 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delkers 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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