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Delston Family History

Delston 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: Elston, Gelston, Delson, Easton, Alston, Colston, Elton, Elson

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Where is the Delston family from?

You can see how Delston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Delston families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Delston family living in Breconshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Delston's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Delston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Delston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delston 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Delston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Delston. For the veterans among your Delston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delston lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Delston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Delston in 1986 was 74, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delston 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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