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Delvar Family History

Delvar 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: Delmar, Delva, Dollar, Dear, Demar, Melgar, Delamar, Devan, Delay

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Where is the Delvar family from?

You can see how Delvar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delvar family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Delvar families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Delvar family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Delvar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Delvar families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delvar 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 29 census records available for the last name Delvar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delvar 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 Delvar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Delvar. For the veterans among your Delvar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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