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Delker Family History

Delker Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Delger.

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


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Where is the Delker family from?

You can see how Delker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Delker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Delker families living in Shropshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Delker's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Delker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Delker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Delker. 100% of Delker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Delker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delker 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Delker. 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 584 military records available for the last name Delker. For the veterans among your Delker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Delker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Delker in 1961 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delker 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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