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Delige Family History

Delige 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: Delage, Deloge, Delise, Devine, Feige, Deluke, Selig, De Line, Welge

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Where is the Delige family from?

You can see how Delige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delige family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delige families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Delige families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Delige's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Delige families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delige 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 265 census records available for the last name Delige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delige 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Delige. 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 26 military records available for the last name Delige. For the veterans among your Delige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delige lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Delige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Delige in 1969 was 67, and 53 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delige 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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