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Delaurier Family History

Delaurier Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Deslauriers a cognate (in plural) of 2 below.

French: topographic name with fused preposition de ‘from’ denoting someone who lived by a laurel laurier (from Old French lorier).

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


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Where is the Delaurier family from?

You can see how Delaurier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delaurier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delaurier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 94 Delaurier families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Delaurier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Delaurier families in 1911.
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What did your Delaurier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delaurier. 39% of Delaurier men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Delaurier women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delaurier were Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Delaurier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delaurier 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Delaurier. 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 243 military records available for the last name Delaurier. For the veterans among your Delaurier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delaurier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Delaurier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Delaurier in 1963 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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