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Delso Family History

Delso 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: Delo, Kelso, Deliso, Delao, Deso, Delson, Elson, Deo, Bello, Delp

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Where is the Delso family from?

You can see how Delso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delso family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delso families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Delso families living in Arkansas. This was about 58% of all the recorded Delso's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Delso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delso 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 Delso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delso. 100% of Delso men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Delso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delso 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Delso. 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 64 military records available for the last name Delso. For the veterans among your Delso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delso lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Delso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Delso in 1966 was 62, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delso 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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