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Dauphiny Family History

Dauphiny 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, Dauphine, Dauphinee, Dupin, Alphin, Dolphin, Daughtry

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Where is the Dauphiny family from?

You can see how Dauphiny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauphiny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dauphiny families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dauphiny family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dauphiny's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dauphiny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dauphiny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Dauphiny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauphiny 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dauphiny. 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 21 military records available for the last name Dauphiny. For the veterans among your Dauphiny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauphiny lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Dauphiny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dauphiny in 1974 was 77, and 85 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauphiny 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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