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Delbney Family History

Delbney 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, Deloney, Dolney, Devaney, Dabney, Delane, Deubner, Deeney

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Where is the Delbney family from?

You can see how Delbney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delbney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Delbney family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Delbney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Delbney families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Delbney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delbney 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Delbney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Delbney. For the veterans among your Delbney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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