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Delie Family History

Delie 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: Helie, Delle, Delee, Delise, Deliz, Delin, Delis, Elie, Velie, Dale

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Where is the Delie family from?

You can see how Delie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Delie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Delie family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Delie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Delie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delie. 60% of Delie 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
    60%
  • Tank Filler
    40%
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Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Delie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delie 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Delie. 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 38 military records available for the last name Delie. For the veterans among your Delie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Delie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Delie in 1959 was 58, and 77 in 2002.

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