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Delellis Family History

Delellis 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 Lellis, Dellis, De Bellis, Decelles, Mellis, Ellis, Lillis

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Where is the Delellis family from?

You can see how Delellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delellis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Delellis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Delellis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Delellis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Delellis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delellis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delellis. 25% of Delellis 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
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Tailor
    17%
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Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Delellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delellis 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Delellis. 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 217 military records available for the last name Delellis. For the veterans among your Delellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delellis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Delellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Delellis in 1953 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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