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Delvil Family History

Delvil 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: Devin, Dell, Dellis, Melvin, Devol, Selvig, Devi, Belval, Helvig

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Where is the Delvil family from?

You can see how Delvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delvil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Delvil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Delvil family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Delvil's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Delvil families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delvil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Delvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delvil 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Delvil. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Delvil. For the veterans among your Delvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delvil lifespan?

Average Delvil life expectancy in 1992 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delvil 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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