This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Delvers family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Delvers Family History

Delvers 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: Deavers, Devers, Evers, Nevers, Deaver, Deller, Devere, Elpers

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Delvers family from?

You can see how Delvers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delvers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Delvers families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Delvers families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Delvers's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Delvers families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delvers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Delvers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delvers. 100% of Delvers men worked as a Clerk.

View Census Data for Delvers | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Delvers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Delvers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delvers census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Delvers

Passenger Lists

There are 54 immigration records available for the last name Delvers. 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.

View all Delvers immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Delvers. For the veterans among your Delvers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Delvers military records

You've only scratched the surface of Delvers family history

Discover More

What is the average Delvers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Delvers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Delvers in 1966 was 73, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delvers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delvers 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Delvers family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial