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Delear Family History

Delear 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: Delmar, Melear, Dollar, Dear, Lear, Demar, Melgar, Demler, Delamar

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Where is the Delear family from?

You can see how Delear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delear family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Delear families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Delear families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Delear's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Delear families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Delear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delear 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Delear. 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 51 military records available for the last name Delear. For the veterans among your Delear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delear lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Delear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Delear in 1960 was 56, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delear 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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