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Delter Family History

Delter 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: Felter, Belter, Deter, Elter, Deller, Deiter, Kelter, Delker, Delger

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Where is the Delter family from?

You can see how Delter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Delter families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Delter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Delter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delter 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 311 census records available for the last name Delter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delter 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Delter. 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 58 military records available for the last name Delter. For the veterans among your Delter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delter lifespan?

Average Delter life expectancy in 1989 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delter 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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