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Delgam Family History

Delgam 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: Derham, Elam, Melgar, Delmar, Dallam, Degan, Delay, Denham, Debnam

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Where is the Delgam family from?

You can see how Delgam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delgam family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Delgam family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Delgam's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Delgam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delgam 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 8 census records available for the last name Delgam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delgam 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Delgam. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Delgam. For the veterans among your Delgam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delgam lifespan?

Average Delgam life expectancy in 1975 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delgam 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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