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Delore Family History

Delore 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: Devore, Del Re, Deloge, Delorey, Delorge, Demore, Delmore, Delorme

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Where is the Delore family from?

You can see how Delore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Delore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Delore families living in Northumberland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Delore's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Delore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delore 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 Delore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delore. 62% of Delore 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
    62%
  • Ranch Work
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Delore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delore 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Delore. 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 102 military records available for the last name Delore. For the veterans among your Delore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delore lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Delore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Delore in 1962 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delore 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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