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Delab Family History

Delab 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: Delay, Delap, Delao, Dean, Dear, Vela, Deak, Drab, Elam, Delp

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What did your Delab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delab. 100% of Delab men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Delab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delab 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Delab. 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 2 military records available for the last name Delab. For the veterans among your Delab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delab lifespan?

Average Delab life expectancy in 1967 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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