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Delaune Family History

Delaune Name Meaning

French: topographic name with fused preposition de and definite article l' ‘from the’ denoting someone who lived by an alder tree (see Aune ); or a habitational name denoting someone from L'Aune the name of several places in the northwestern part of France.

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


Similar surnames: Delane, Delaine, Delage, Delaney, Deland, Demaine, Delano, Deluke

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Where is the Delaune family from?

You can see how Delaune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delaune family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Delaune families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Delaune families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Delaune's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Delaune families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delaune surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delaune ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delaune. 22% of Delaune men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Delaune women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delaune were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Shrinp Pincker
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 728 immigration records available for the last name Delaune. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Delaune. For the veterans among your Delaune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delaune lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Delaune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Delaune in 1947 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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