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Delselva Family History

Delselva 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: De Silva, Veselka, Selva, De Sena, Elsea, Da Silva, De Bella, Deselms

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Delselva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delselva 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Delselva. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Delselva. For the veterans among your Delselva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delselva lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Delselva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Delselva in 1966 was 63, and 70 in 2004.

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