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Delion Family History

Delion 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: Delon, Delin, Delson, Dillon, Elton, Melin, Elson, Felton, Dalton

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Where is the Delion family from?

You can see how Delion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delion family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Delion families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Delion's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Delion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delion. 57% of Delion men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Delion women worked as a Farm Hand. .

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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
    57%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delion 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Delion. 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 160 military records available for the last name Delion. For the veterans among your Delion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delion lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Delion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Delion in 1949 was 67, and 89 in 2003.

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