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Delu Family History

Delu 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: Delp, Dell, Delo, Delk, Lu, Bell, Dean, Helm, Dale, Du

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Where is the Delu family from?

You can see how Delu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delu families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Delu family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Delu's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Delu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delu 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 Delu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delu. 100% of Delu men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Delu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delu 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Delu. 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 57 military records available for the last name Delu. For the veterans among your Delu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delu lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Delu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Delu in 1953 was 36, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delu 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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