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Dalphin Family History

Dalphin 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: Dauphin, Alphin, Dolphin, Halphen, Dauphine, Dalin, Halpin, Galpin

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Where is the Dalphin family from?

You can see how Dalphin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalphin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalphin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dalphin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalphin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dalphin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalphin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dalphin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dalphin. 100% of Dalphin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dalphin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Dalphin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalphin 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Dalphin. 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 63 military records available for the last name Dalphin. For the veterans among your Dalphin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalphin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dalphin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dalphin in 1966 was 84, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalphin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalphin 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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