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Delafosse Name Meaning

French: variant of the topographic name Fosse, with the preposition and article de la, hence literally ‘from the ditch’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Delfosse, Lafosse, Laforge, Fosse, Delos, Ducasse, Delaplane

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Delafosse Family Origin

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You can see how Delafosse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delafosse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delafosse families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Delafosse families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Delafosse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Delafosse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delafosse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Delafosse Family Occupations

What did your Delafosse ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Delafosse occupation in the USA was Farmer. 100% of Delafosse's were Farmers.

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Delafosse ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Delafosse Historical Records

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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Delafosse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delafosse census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Delafosse. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Delafosse. For the veterans among your Delafosse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Delafosse Life Expectancy

What is the average Delafosse lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Delafosse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Delafosse in 1957 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delafosse 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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