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Delson Family History

Delson Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Delson family from?

You can see how Delson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Delson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Delson families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Delson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Delson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delson 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 Delson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Delson. 50% of Delson men worked as a Retired and 100% of Delson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Delson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delson 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Delson. 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 209 military records available for the last name Delson. For the veterans among your Delson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Delson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Delson in 1963 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delson 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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