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Delgen Family History

Delgen 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: Degen, Delger, Ellen, Elsen, Dennen, Dolen, Bergen, Deger, Denger

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Where is the Delgen family from?

You can see how Delgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Delgen families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Delgen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Delgen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delgen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Delgen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Delgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delgen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Delgen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Delgen. For the veterans among your Delgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delgen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Delgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Delgen in 1973 was 77, and 41 in 1994.

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