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Delayen Family History

Delayen 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: Delaney, Delage, Delay, Delane, Delavan, Delacey, Delain, Dean, Layer

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Where is the Delayen family from?

You can see how Delayen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delayen family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Delayen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Delayen families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Delayen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Delayen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delayen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Delayen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delayen 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Delayen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Delayen. For the veterans among your Delayen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delayen lifespan?

Average Delayen life expectancy in 2002 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delayen 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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