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Delgad Family History

Delgad 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: Delgado, Melgar, Delmar, Degan, Deland, Delay, Delmas, Deegan, Delger

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Where is the Delgad family from?

You can see how Delgad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delgad family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Delgad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Delgad family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Delgad's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Delgad families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Delgad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delgad 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 Delgad. 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 40 military records available for the last name Delgad. For the veterans among your Delgad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delgad lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Delgad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Delgad in 1971 was 50, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delgad 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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