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Delyell Family History

Delyell 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: Delzell, Dalzell, Elwell, Debell, Decell, Dewell, Lyell, Dezell

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Where is the Delyell family from?

You can see how Delyell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delyell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Delyell families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Delyell family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Delyell's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Delyell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Delyell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delyell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Delyell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Delyell. For the veterans among your Delyell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delyell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delyell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delyell

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