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Delicate Family History

Delicate Surname Meaning

In Yorks possibly an altered form by folk etymology of Dilcock although the latter seems to be a surname of southern WR Yorks not NR Yorks. For alternative possibilities see (ii) and (iii).

In Hants and Wilts an altered form by folk etymology of Dalicote see Delacourt and Darracott.

In the W Midlands an altered form by folk etymology of Dellicott.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Delicate family from?

You can see how Delicate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delicate family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Delicate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Delicate families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Delicate's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Delicate families in 1891.
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What did your Delicate ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Delicate. 100% of Delicate men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Delicate women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Shop Assistant
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

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Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Delicate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delicate 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Delicate. 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 98 military records available for the last name Delicate. For the veterans among your Delicate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delicate lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Delicate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Delicate in 1965 was 44, and 81 in 2002.

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