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Deilf Family History

Deilf 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: Deily, Neill, Peil, Keil, Reiff, Dill, Delp, Feil, Dell, Reil

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Where is the Deilf family from?

You can see how Deilf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deilf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Deilf families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Deilf's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Deilf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Deilf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deilf 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 Deilf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deilf. For the veterans among your Deilf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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