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Delster Family History

Delster 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: Elster, Deuster, Deister, Pelster, Dempster, Fenster, Easter, Tester

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Where is the Delster family from?

You can see how Delster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Delster families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Delster families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Delster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Delster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delster 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 27 census records available for the last name Delster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delster 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Delster. 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 2 military records available for the last name Delster. For the veterans among your Delster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delster lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Delster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Delster in 1979 was 70, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delster 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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