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Delance Family History

Delance 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: Delane, Delancey, Delancy, Lance, Delaney, Deane, Delage, Dence

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Where is the Delance family from?

You can see how Delance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Delance families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Delance families living in Channel Islands. This was about 57% of all the recorded Delance's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Delance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delance 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 Delance ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bartender
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delance 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Delance. 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 108 military records available for the last name Delance. For the veterans among your Delance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delance lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Delance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Delance in 1964 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delance 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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