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Deilly Family History

Deilly 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: Dilly, Reilly, Deily, Lilly, Deville, Neill, Dill, Tilly, Dell, Kelly

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Where is the Deilly family from?

You can see how Deilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deilly family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Deilly families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Deilly family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Deilly's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Deilly families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Deilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deilly 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Deilly. 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 10 military records available for the last name Deilly. For the veterans among your Deilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deilly lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Deilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Deilly in 1970 was 76, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deilly 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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