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Dellard Family History

Dellard 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: Dollard, Bellard, Hellard, Dillard, Mellard, Ellard, Dollar, Pollard

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Where is the Dellard family from?

You can see how Dellard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dellard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dellard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dellard families living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dellard's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Dellard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dellard 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 Dellard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dellard. 26% of Dellard men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Dellard women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dellard were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Seamstress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dellard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dellard 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Dellard. 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 175 military records available for the last name Dellard. For the veterans among your Dellard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dellard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Dellard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dellard in 1964 was 43, and 74 in 1999.

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