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Dauphinais Family History

Dauphinais Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Dauphiné (see Dauphine). Compare Duffany Duffiney and Duffney.

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


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Where is the Dauphinais family from?

You can see how Dauphinais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauphinais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dauphinais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 232 Dauphinais families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Dauphinais's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dauphinais families in 1911.
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What did your Dauphinais ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dauphinais. 34% of Dauphinais men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Dauphinais women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dauphinais were Mechanic and Burler.

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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
    34%
  • Weaver
    24%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Inspector
    30%
  • Stitcher
    20%
  • Burler
    20%

What Dauphinais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dauphinais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauphinais 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Dauphinais. 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 807 military records available for the last name Dauphinais. For the veterans among your Dauphinais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauphinais lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dauphinais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dauphinais in 1958 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauphinais 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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