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Delb Family History

Delb 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: Delp, Dell, Delo, Delk, Deeb, Gelb, Bell, Dean, Helm, Dale

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Where is the Delb family from?

You can see how Delb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delb family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Delb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Delb family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Delb's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Delb families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delb 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 Delb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accounting was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delb. 100% of Delb women worked as an Accounting.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Accounting
    100%

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Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Delb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delb 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Delb. 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 115 military records available for the last name Delb. For the veterans among your Delb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delb lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Delb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Delb in 1971 was 91, and 90 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delb 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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