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Delorey Family History

Delorey Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Deslauriers.

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


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Where is the Delorey family from?

You can see how Delorey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delorey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delorey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Delorey families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Delorey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Delorey families in 1891.
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What did your Delorey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Delorey. 100% of Delorey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Delorey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delorey 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Delorey. 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 750 military records available for the last name Delorey. For the veterans among your Delorey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delorey lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Delorey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Delorey in 1942 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delorey 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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