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Delisi Family History

Delisi 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: Delisa, Delise, Deliso, De Lisi, Delis, Melis, Delos, Dellis, Delfs

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Where is the Delisi family from?

You can see how Delisi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delisi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Delisi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Delisi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Delisi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delisi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Delisi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delisi. 20% of Delisi men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Delisi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delisi were Plasterer and Saleswoman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Plasterer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delisi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delisi 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Delisi. 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 364 military records available for the last name Delisi. For the veterans among your Delisi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delisi lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Delisi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Delisi in 1945 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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