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Delphia Family History

Delphia Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Dalpé (see Dalpe).

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


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Where is the Delphia family from?

You can see how Delphia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delphia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delphia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Delphia families living in Worcestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Delphia's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Delphia families in 1891.
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What did your Delphia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Delphia. 100% of Delphia women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Delphia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delphia 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Delphia. 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 193 military records available for the last name Delphia. For the veterans among your Delphia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delphia lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Delphia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Delphia in 1960 was 46, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delphia 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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