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Delit Family History

Delit 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: Deliz, Delin, Delis, Melis, Melin, Melia, Delp, Delph, Helin, Delos

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Where is the Delit family from?

You can see how Delit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Delit family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Delit's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Delit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delit ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Delit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delit 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Delit. 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 7 military records available for the last name Delit. For the veterans among your Delit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Delit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Delit in 1963 was 73, and 87 in 1985.

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