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Delfiner Family History

Delfiner 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: Delfino, Delaine, Deffner, Dellinger, Delfin, Devine, Leiner, Delaney

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Where is the Delfiner family from?

You can see how Delfiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfiner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Delfiner families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Delfiner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Delfiner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delfiner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delfiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Delfiner. 100% of Delfiner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Delfiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfiner 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Delfiner. 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 27 military records available for the last name Delfiner. For the veterans among your Delfiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfiner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Delfiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Delfiner in 1956 was 68, and 103 in 2003.

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