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Delzell Family History

Delzell Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Scottish Dalzell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Delzell family from?

You can see how Delzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delzell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Delzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Delzell families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Delzell's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Delzell families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delzell 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 Delzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delzell. 28% of Delzell men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Delzell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delzell were Clerk and Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

What Delzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Delzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delzell 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Delzell. 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 674 military records available for the last name Delzell. For the veterans among your Delzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delzell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Delzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Delzell in 1961 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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