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Delus Family History

Delus 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, Debus, Delfs, Deus, Demus, Delis, Derus, Melis, Delp, Delph

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Where is the Delus family from?

You can see how Delus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Delus families living in Kentucky. This was about 88% of all the recorded Delus's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Delus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delus 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 Delus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delus. 100% of Delus 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 213 census records available for the last name Delus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delus 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Delus. 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 25 military records available for the last name Delus. For the veterans among your Delus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1967, in the United States, Delus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Delus in 1965 was 84, and 93 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delus 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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