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Delyon Family History

Delyon 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: Delon, Delson, Lyon, Dillon, Elton, Kenyon, Elson, Felton, Dalton

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Where is the Delyon family from?

You can see how Delyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delyon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Delyon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Delyon families living in Devon. This was about 47% of all the recorded Delyon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Delyon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delyon 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 Delyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Delyon. 100% of Delyon 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Delyon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Delyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delyon 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Delyon. 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 50 military records available for the last name Delyon. For the veterans among your Delyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delyon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Delyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Delyon in 1972 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delyon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delyon 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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