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Delse Family History

Delse 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: Delle, Delee, Deese, Else, Delise, Dease, Derse, Halse, Dale, Pelle

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Where is the Delse family from?

You can see how Delse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Delse families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Delse's in USA. California had the highest population of Delse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delse 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 185 census records available for the last name Delse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delse 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Delse. 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 44 military records available for the last name Delse. For the veterans among your Delse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delse lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Delse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Delse in 1980 was 80, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delse 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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