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Delphey Family History

Delphey 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: Delaney, Delph, Deloney, Dempsey, Delorey, Deprey, Delacey, Pelphrey

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Where is the Delphey family from?

You can see how Delphey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delphey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delphey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Delphey families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Delphey's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Delphey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delphey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delphey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sporting Good Abem and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delphey. 34% of Delphey men worked as a Sporting Good Abem and 100% of Delphey women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Sporting Good Abem
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Delphey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delphey 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Delphey. 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 91 military records available for the last name Delphey. For the veterans among your Delphey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delphey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Delphey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Delphey in 1965 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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