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Delsman Family History

Delsman 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: Delman, Selman, Dearman, Dolman, Kelman, Delamar, Elman, Delmar

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Where is the Delsman family from?

You can see how Delsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delsman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Delsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Delsman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 21% of all the recorded Delsman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Delsman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delsman 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 Delsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delsman. 42% of Delsman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Delsman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delsman were Laborer and Dentist Assistant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Dentist Assistant
    50%

What Delsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Delsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delsman 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Delsman. 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 78 military records available for the last name Delsman. For the veterans among your Delsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delsman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Delsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Delsman in 1956 was 28, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delsman 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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