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Delcourt Family History

Delcourt Surname Meaning

French (northern): shortened form of Delacourt (or Delecourt) a topographic name with fused preposition de and definite article la ‘from the’ for someone ‘from the court farmyard’ (see Court).

Alternatively, it may also be a habitational name denoting someone from La Cour (see Lacour).

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


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Where is the Delcourt family from?

You can see how Delcourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delcourt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delcourt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 91 Delcourt families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Delcourt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Delcourt families in 1911.
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What did your Delcourt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Delcourt. 25% of Delcourt men worked as a Miner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Miner
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Journalier
    25%
  • Cordonnier
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Delcourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delcourt 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Delcourt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 307 military records available for the last name Delcourt. For the veterans among your Delcourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delcourt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Delcourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Delcourt in 1961 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delcourt 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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