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Delbene Family History

Delbene 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: Del Bene, Delane, Delaine, Delee, Delaune, Dechene, Delone, Felber

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Where is the Delbene family from?

You can see how Delbene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delbene family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Delbene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Delbene families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Delbene's in USA. New York had the highest population of Delbene families in 1920.
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What did your Delbene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delbene. 62% of Delbene men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Delbene women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delbene were Opener and Stitcher. .

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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
    62%
  • Barber
    17%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Opener
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Stitcher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Delbene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delbene 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Delbene. 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 179 military records available for the last name Delbene. For the veterans among your Delbene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delbene lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Delbene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Delbene in 1961 was 65, and 42 in 2004.

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