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Delphin Family History

Delphin 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: Dolphin, Delphia, Dauphin, Delph, Alphin, Despain, Delfin, Delin

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Where is the Delphin family from?

You can see how Delphin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delphin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Delphin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Delphin families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Delphin's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Delphin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delphin 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 Delphin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Delphin. 100% of Delphin women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

What Delphin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Delphin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delphin 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Delphin. 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 166 military records available for the last name Delphin. For the veterans among your Delphin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delphin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Delphin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Delphin in 1964 was 61, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delphin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delphin 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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