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Delt Family History

Delt 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: Delp, Dent, Dell, Belt, Delo, Felt, Welt, Delk, Helt, Zelt

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Where is the Delt family from?

You can see how Delt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Delt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Delt family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Delt's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Delt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delt 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 Delt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delt. 75% of Delt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Delt women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delt were Doctor and Cook.

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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
    75%
  • Doctor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Delt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Delt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delt 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Delt. 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 736 military records available for the last name Delt. For the veterans among your Delt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Delt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Delt in 1972 was 25, and 44 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delt 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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