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Delmhorst Family History

Delmhorst 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: Selhorst, Berghorst, Dewhurst, Ter Horst, Delmont, Delmore, Demorest

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Where is the Delmhorst family from?

You can see how Delmhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delmhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delmhorst families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Delmhorst family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Delmhorst's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Delmhorst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Delmhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delmhorst 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Delmhorst. 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 10 military records available for the last name Delmhorst. For the veterans among your Delmhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delmhorst lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Delmhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Delmhorst in 1968 was 70, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delmhorst 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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