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Delitzsch Family History

Delitzsch 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: Deitsch, Deutsch, Delich, Ditsch, Jentzsch, Deitch, Deitrich, Belich

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Where is the Delitzsch family from?

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

What did your Delitzsch ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Delitzsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delitzsch 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Delitzsch. 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 85 military records available for the last name Delitzsch. For the veterans among your Delitzsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delitzsch lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Delitzsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Delitzsch in 1976 was 73, and 96 in 1995.

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