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Delhi Family History

Delhi 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: Delp, Delph, Dehn, Dech, Delos, Dell, Dellis, Delo, Delay, Sethi

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Where is the Delhi family from?

You can see how Delhi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delhi family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Delhi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Delhi families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Delhi's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Delhi families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delhi 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 214 census records available for the last name Delhi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delhi 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Delhi. 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 21 military records available for the last name Delhi. For the veterans among your Delhi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delhi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Delhi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Delhi in 1966 was 71, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delhi 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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