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Delvey Family History

Delvey 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: Selvey, Helvey, Devey, Dolney, Delaney, Calvey, Dewey, Kelsey, Dilley

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Where is the Delvey family from?

You can see how Delvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delvey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Delvey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Delvey family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Delvey's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Delvey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delvey 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 267 census records available for the last name Delvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delvey 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Delvey. 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 42 military records available for the last name Delvey. For the veterans among your Delvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delvey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Delvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Delvey in 1955 was 61, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delvey 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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