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Delff Family History

Delff 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: Delfs, Duff, Reiff, Delp, Delph, Delos, Neff, Dell, Reff, Delo

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Where is the Delff family from?

You can see how Delff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delff family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Delff families living in Angus. This was about 75% of all the recorded Delff's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Delff families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Delff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delff 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Delff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Delff. For the veterans among your Delff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Delff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Delff in 1972 was 72, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delff 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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