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Delwo Family History

Delwo 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: Delo, Delao, Dellwo, Deo, Bello, Delp, Delph, Delos, Dell, Mello

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Where is the Delwo family from?

You can see how Delwo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delwo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delwo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Delwo families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Delwo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Delwo families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Delwo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delwo 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Delwo. 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 18 military records available for the last name Delwo. For the veterans among your Delwo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delwo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Delwo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Delwo in 1968 was 84, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delwo 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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