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Delvin Family History

Delvin 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: Devin, Melvin, Belvin, Delfin, Delin, Elvin, Delain, Gelvin, Dervin

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Where is the Delvin family from?

You can see how Delvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Delvin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Delvin families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Delvin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Delvin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delvin 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 Delvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Victuler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Delvin. 50% of Delvin men worked as a Licensed Victuler and 100% of Delvin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Licensed Victuler
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Delvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delvin 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Delvin. 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 588 military records available for the last name Delvin. For the veterans among your Delvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delvin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Delvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Delvin in 1964 was 80, and 41 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delvin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delvin 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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