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Delwey Family History

Delwey 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: Dewey, Dolney, Delaney, Kelsey, Newey, Dilley, Delay, Duley, Deloney

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Where is the Delwey family from?

You can see how Delwey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delwey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Delwey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Delwey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Delwey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delwey 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 52 census records available for the last name Delwey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delwey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Delwey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Delwey. For the veterans among your Delwey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delwey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Delwey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Delwey in 1967 was 74, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delwey 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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