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Delross Family History

Delross 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: Deross, Delos, Melrose, Debrosse, De Roos, Dross, Del Rosso, Delfosse

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Where is the Delross family from?

You can see how Delross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delross family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delross families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Delross family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Delross's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Delross families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delross surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delross ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delross. 100% of Delross men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Delross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delross 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Delross. 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 62 military records available for the last name Delross. For the veterans among your Delross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delross lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Delross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Delross in 1954 was 52, and 78 in 2000.

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