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Delrymple Family History

Delrymple 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: Dalrymple, Detemple, Temple, Del Valle, Delcambre, Strimple, Plymale

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Where is the Delrymple family from?

You can see how Delrymple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delrymple family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Delrymple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Delrymple families living in Ayrshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Delrymple's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Delrymple families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delrymple surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Delrymple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delrymple 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Delrymple. 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 40 military records available for the last name Delrymple. For the veterans among your Delrymple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delrymple lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Delrymple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Delrymple in 1964 was 70, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delrymple 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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