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Delfi Family History

Delfi 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, Dolfi, Belfi, Melfi, Delfin, Delp, Delph, Delos, Dell, Dellis

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Where is the Delfi family from?

You can see how Delfi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Delfi families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Delfi's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Delfi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delfi 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 Delfi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delfi. 100% of Delfi women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Delfi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Delfi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfi 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Delfi. 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 28 military records available for the last name Delfi. For the veterans among your Delfi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Delfi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Delfi in 1967 was 79, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delfi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delfi 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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