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Delbert Family History

Delbert Surname Meaning

French: patronymic from the personal name Bert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Delbert family from?

You can see how Delbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delbert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Delbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Delbert families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Delbert's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Delbert families in 1871.
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What did your Delbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delbert. 39% of Delbert men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Delbert women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delbert were Painter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Delbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delbert 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Delbert. 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 865 military records available for the last name Delbert. For the veterans among your Delbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delbert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Delbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Delbert in 1960 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

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