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Delegal Family History

Delegal 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: Dolezal, Deegan, Senegal, Flegal, Senecal, Melgar, Delamar, Dell

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Where is the Delegal family from?

You can see how Delegal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delegal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Delegal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Delegal families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Delegal's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Delegal families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delegal 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 Delegal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delegal. 53% of Delegal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Delegal women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Fishing
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Delegal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delegal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delegal 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Delegal. 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 199 military records available for the last name Delegal. For the veterans among your Delegal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delegal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Delegal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Delegal in 1962 was 65, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delegal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delegal 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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