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Delash Family History

Delash 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: Delach, Delosh, Delph, Delos, Dash, Flash, Delage, Delano, Welsh

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Where is the Delash family from?

You can see how Delash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delash family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delash families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Delash families living in Alabama. This was about 35% of all the recorded Delash's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Delash families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delash. 100% of Delash 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Delash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delash 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Delash. 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 20 military records available for the last name Delash. For the veterans among your Delash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delash lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Delash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Delash in 1962 was 50, and 91 in 2004.

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