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Dellan Family History

Dellan 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: Delman, Bellan, Dean, Dillon, Dollar, Ellen, Selman, Dolman, Kelman

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Where is the Dellan family from?

You can see how Dellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dellan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dellan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Dellan family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dellan's in USA. Iowa Territory and 3 other states had the highest population of Dellan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dellan 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 Dellan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dellan. 32% of Dellan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dellan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dellan were Foreman and Social Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • At Home
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Social Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Dellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dellan 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Dellan. 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 83 military records available for the last name Dellan. For the veterans among your Dellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dellan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1992, in the United States, Dellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dellan in 1979 was 50, and 34 in 1992.

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