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Dauphiney Family History

Dauphiney Surname 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: Dauphine, Dauphinee, Dauphin, Haughney, Dauphinais, Daughtrey, Darney

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Where is the Dauphiney family from?

You can see how Dauphiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauphiney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dauphiney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dauphiney family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dauphiney's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Dauphiney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dauphiney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dauphiney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Dauphiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauphiney 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dauphiney. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dauphiney. For the veterans among your Dauphiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauphiney lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Dauphiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dauphiney in 1973 was 35, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauphiney 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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