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Delts Family History

Delts 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: Delos, Delfs, Pelts, Dilts, Deats, Felts, Delis, Deets, Melis, Beets

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Where is the Delts family from?

You can see how Delts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delts family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Delts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Delts families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Delts's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Delts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delts 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 Delts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delts. 60% of Delts 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%

What Delts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Delts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delts 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Delts. 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 68 military records available for the last name Delts. For the veterans among your Delts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delts lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Delts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Delts in 1972 was 51, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delts

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delts 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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