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Delme Family History

Delme 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: Demme, Delle, Delee, Helme, Helm, Dale, Holme, Elmer, Pelle, Belle

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Where is the Delme family from?

You can see how Delme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Delme families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Delme family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Delme's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Delme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delme 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 Delme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delme. 100% of Delme men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Delme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Delme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delme 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Delme. 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 35 military records available for the last name Delme. For the veterans among your Delme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delme lifespan?

Average Delme life expectancy in 1979 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delme 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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