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Delio Family History

Delio Name 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, Celio, Desio, Deliso, Deliz, De Lio, Delao, Delin, Delis, Denio

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Where is the Delio family from?

You can see how Delio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Delio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 30 Delio families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Delio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Delio families in 1920.
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What did your Delio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delio. 44% of Delio men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Delio women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delio were New Worker and Clerk. .

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Delio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delio 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Delio. 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 367 military records available for the last name Delio. For the veterans among your Delio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delio lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Delio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Delio in 1962 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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