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Delsen Family History

Delsen 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: Elsen, Felsen, Dolsen, Nelsen, Delson, Olsen, Elson, Ellen, Nelson

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Where is the Delsen family from?

You can see how Delsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delsen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Delsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Delsen family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Delsen's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Delsen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delsen 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 Delsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delsen. 100% of Delsen 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 94 census records available for the last name Delsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delsen 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Delsen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Delsen. For the veterans among your Delsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delsen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Delsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Delsen in 1974 was 60, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delsen 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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