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Delfose Family History

Delfose 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: Delfosse, Delos, Melrose, Delfs, Debose, Deloge, Delafosse, Delise

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Where is the Delfose family from?

You can see how Delfose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfose family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Delfose families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Delfose family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Delfose's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Delfose families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delfose 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 Delfose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Press Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delfose. 100% of Delfose men worked as a Press Operator.

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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

  • Press Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Delfose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfose 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Delfose. 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 22 military records available for the last name Delfose. For the veterans among your Delfose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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