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Delice Family History

Delice Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti) (Délice): from French délice ‘delight’ used as a nickname for a pleasant individual or in the West Indies as an ornamental name. This surname is rare in France.

It was brought to the US mainly from Haiti. Turkish: nickname from delice ‘slightly mad foolish’ or an ornamental name or nickname from a homonym denoting both ‘common darnel’ and ‘hobby’ i.e. a small falcon (Falco subbuteo).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Delice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delice family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Delice families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Delice families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Delice's in USA. New York had the highest population of Delice families in 1920.
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What did your Delice ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delice. 60% of Delice men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Bartender
    20%
  • Contractor
    20%

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There are 518 census records available for the last name Delice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delice 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Delice. 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 18 military records available for the last name Delice. For the veterans among your Delice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delice lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Delice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Delice in 1970 was 86, and 45 in 2004.

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