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Dellin Family History

Dellin 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: Dellis, Fellin, Sellin, Yellin, Bellin, Delling, Devlin, Ellin

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Where is the Dellin family from?

You can see how Dellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dellin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dellin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dellin families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dellin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dellin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dellin 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 Dellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dellin. 58% of Dellin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dellin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dellin were Farmer and Clerk. .

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Dellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dellin 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Dellin. 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 226 military records available for the last name Dellin. For the veterans among your Dellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dellin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Dellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dellin in 1973 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

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