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Dellenback Family History

Dellenback 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: Dallenbach, Dillenbeck, Hollenback, Mullenbach, Kallenbach

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Where is the Dellenback family from?

You can see how Dellenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dellenback family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dellenback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dellenback family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dellenback's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dellenback families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dellenback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dellenback ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Dellenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dellenback 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dellenback. 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 68 military records available for the last name Dellenback. For the veterans among your Dellenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dellenback lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Dellenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dellenback in 1960 was 50, and 82 in 2003.

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