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Delhomme Family History

Delhomme Surname Meaning

French:: topographic name a variant of Delhorme itself a variant of Delorme from Old French orme ‘elm tree’ (from Latin ulmus).

Habitational name with fused preposition de ‘from’ denoting someone from L'Homme the name of several places in various parts of France.

This surname (most likely in the sense 1 above) is also found in Haiti.

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


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Where is the Delhomme family from?

You can see how Delhomme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delhomme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Delhomme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Delhomme family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Delhomme's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Delhomme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delhomme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delhomme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delhomme. 67% of Delhomme men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Delhomme women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delhomme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delhomme 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Delhomme. 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 192 military records available for the last name Delhomme. For the veterans among your Delhomme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delhomme lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Delhomme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Delhomme in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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