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Delfine Family History

Delfine 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: Delfino, Delaine, Delfin, Devine, Delling, De Line, Delane, Demaine

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Where is the Delfine family from?

You can see how Delfine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfine family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Delfine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Delfine family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Delfine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Delfine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delfine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Delfine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Delfine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfine 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Delfine. 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 38 military records available for the last name Delfine. For the veterans among your Delfine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfine lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Delfine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Delfine in 1965 was 46, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delfine 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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