This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Delgardo family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Delgardo Family History

Delgardo 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, Belgarde, Degarmo, Velardo, Elardo, Belardo, De Nardo

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Delgardo family from?

You can see how Delgardo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delgardo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Delgardo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Delgardo families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Delgardo's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Delgardo families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delgardo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delgardo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delgardo. 45% of Delgardo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Delgardo women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delgardo were Farm Labor and Clerk.

View Census Data for Delgardo | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Farm Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Delgardo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delgardo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delgardo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Delgardo

Passenger Lists

There are 512 immigration records available for the last name Delgardo. 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.

View all Delgardo immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 150 military records available for the last name Delgardo. For the veterans among your Delgardo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Delgardo military records

You've only scratched the surface of Delgardo family history

Discover More

What is the average Delgardo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Delgardo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Delgardo in 1962 was 71, and 101 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delgardo 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Delgardo family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial