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Delfante Family History

Delfante 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: Delane, Elefante, Bellante, Delatte, Infante, Delaney, Dechant, Deane

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Where is the Delfante family from?

You can see how Delfante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfante family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Delfante families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Delfante family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Delfante's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Delfante families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Delfante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfante 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Delfante. 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 17 military records available for the last name Delfante. For the veterans among your Delfante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfante lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Delfante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Delfante in 1975 was 74, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delfante 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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