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Delsa Family History

Delsa 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: De Sa, Delisa, Delva, Vela, Melia, Delp, Delph, Belka, Delos, Pella

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Where is the Delsa family from?

You can see how Delsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delsa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Delsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Delsa family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Delsa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Delsa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delsa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Delsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delsa 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Delsa. 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 291 military records available for the last name Delsa. For the veterans among your Delsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delsa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Delsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Delsa in 1962 was 54, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delsa 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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