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Delivan Family History

Delivan 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: Delavan, Pelikan, Devan, Pelican, Relihan, Delisa, Divan, Delman

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Where is the Delivan family from?

You can see how Delivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delivan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Delivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Delivan families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Delivan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Delivan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delivan 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 224 census records available for the last name Delivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delivan 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 Delivan. 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 40 military records available for the last name Delivan. For the veterans among your Delivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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