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Dauphinee Family History

Dauphinee Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Dauphiné (see Dauphine).

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


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Where is the Dauphinee family from?

You can see how Dauphinee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauphinee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dauphinee families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 266 Dauphinee families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 99% of all the recorded Dauphinee's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Dauphinee families in 1911.
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What did your Dauphinee ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dauphinee. 25% of Dauphinee men worked as a Labourer and 28% of Dauphinee women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dauphinee were Lumberman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Lumberman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%

What Dauphinee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dauphinee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauphinee 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 741 immigration records available for the last name Dauphinee. 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 693 military records available for the last name Dauphinee. For the veterans among your Dauphinee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauphinee lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dauphinee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dauphinee in 1950 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dauphinee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauphinee ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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