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Delacerda Family History

Delacerda 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: De Lacerda, Lacerda, Delara, Delacey, Deloera, Delaney, Cerda, Macera

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Where is the Delacerda family from?

You can see how Delacerda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delacerda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Delacerda families living in Louisiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Delacerda's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Delacerda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delacerda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delacerda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delacerda. 34% of Delacerda men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Soldier
    34%
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Delacerda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delacerda 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Delacerda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 127 military records available for the last name Delacerda. For the veterans among your Delacerda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delacerda lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Delacerda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Delacerda in 1952 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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