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Delvig Family History

Delvig 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: Selvig, Helvig, Devin, Dellis, Melvin, Selig, Delling, Delong, Derrig

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Where is the Delvig family from?

You can see how Delvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delvig family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Delvig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Delvig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Delvig families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Delvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delvig 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Delvig. 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 3 military records available for the last name Delvig. For the veterans among your Delvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delvig lifespan?

Average Delvig life expectancy in 1968 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delvig 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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