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Delpha Family History

Delpha 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: Delph, Delphia, Delp, Alpha, Delisa, Depa, Dolph, Delara, Desha

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Where is the Delpha family from?

You can see how Delpha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delpha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Delpha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Delpha families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Delpha's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Delpha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delpha 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 Delpha ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Delpha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delpha 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Delpha. 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 95 military records available for the last name Delpha. For the veterans among your Delpha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delpha lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Delpha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Delpha in 1966 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delpha 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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