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Delapenha Family History

Delapenha 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 Pena, De La Pena, Della Penna, Delaney, Delph, Melena, Zelenka

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Where is the Delapenha family from?

You can see how Delapenha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delapenha family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Delapenha families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Delapenha family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Delapenha's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Delapenha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delapenha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delapenha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delapenha. 100% of Delapenha men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Delapenha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delapenha 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Delapenha. 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 40 military records available for the last name Delapenha. For the veterans among your Delapenha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delapenha lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Delapenha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Delapenha in 1966 was 65, and 99 in 2004.

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