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Dellane Family History

Dellane 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: Delane, Delaney, Helland, Deane, Delage, Delano, Deland, Delling

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Where is the Dellane family from?

You can see how Dellane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dellane family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dellane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dellane families living in Connecticut. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dellane's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dellane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dellane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dellane ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Dellane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dellane 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Dellane. 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 66 military records available for the last name Dellane. For the veterans among your Dellane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dellane lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Dellane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dellane in 1968 was 88, and 84 in 2001.

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