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Deloria Family History

Deloria Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Deslauriers.

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


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Where is the Deloria family from?

You can see how Deloria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deloria family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deloria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Deloria family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Deloria's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deloria families in 1891.
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What did your Deloria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deloria. 43% of Deloria men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Deloria women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deloria were Operator and Bookkeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    34%
  • Fancy Stitcher
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deloria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deloria 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Deloria. 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 307 military records available for the last name Deloria. For the veterans among your Deloria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deloria lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deloria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Deloria in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deloria 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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