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Delin Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element + the adjectival suffix -(l)in a derivative of Latin -(l)in(i)us ‘relating to’. French: patronymic with fused preposition de ‘of’ from the personal name Lin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Delon, Dalin, Dulin, Selin, Melin, Belin, Helin, Devin, Dolin, Dein

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Where is the Delin family from?

You can see how Delin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Delin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Delin families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Delin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Delin families in 1840.
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What did your Delin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delin. 40% of Delin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Delin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delin were Janitor and Saleslady. .

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Bookeeper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Delin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Delin. 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 846 military records available for the last name Delin. For the veterans among your Delin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Delin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Delin in 1953 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

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