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Delta Family History

Delta 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: Delva, Desta, Mehta, Vela, Melia, Delp, Datta, Delph, Belka, Delos

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Where is the Delta family from?

You can see how Delta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Delta families living in Colorado. This was about 20% of all the recorded Delta's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Delta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delta 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 Delta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delta. 100% of Delta 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Delta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delta 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Delta. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Delta. For the veterans among your Delta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delta lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Delta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Delta in 1972 was 67, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delta 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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