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Delph Family History

Delph Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk and Cambridgeshire): variant of Delve itself a topographic name from Middle English delf delphe delve (Old English (ge)delf) ‘pit, quarry, canal, ditch’.

It denotes someone who lived by a pit, quarry, or excavation or, in some instances, an occupational name for a ditcher, digger, or quarrier (Middle English delver(er)).

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


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Where is the Delph family from?

You can see how Delph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delph family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Delph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Delph families living in Norfolk. This was about 39% of all the recorded Delph's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Delph families in 1891.
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What did your Delph ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Delph. 60% of Delph men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Delph women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delph were Lorry Driver and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Lorry Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Household Duties
    14%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Delph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delph 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Delph. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Delph. For the veterans among your Delph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delph lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Delph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Delph in 1941 was 36, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delph 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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