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Delphs Family History

Delphs 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, Delp, Delos, Dellis, Delfs, Depas, Delles, Delmas, Dolph

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Where is the Delphs family from?

You can see how Delphs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delphs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delphs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Delphs families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Delphs's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Delphs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delphs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Delphs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delphs 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Delphs. 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 4 military records available for the last name Delphs. For the veterans among your Delphs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delphs lifespan?

Average Delphs life expectancy in 2002 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delphs 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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