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Dauphin Name Meaning

French and Haitian: from the French personal name Dauphin from Latin Delphinus derived from Greek delphis ‘dolphin’. This name was borne by a 4th-century Christian saint who was bishop of Bordeaux and from the early 12th century it was in use as a hereditary personal name in the family of the counts of Albon so that it soon came to be used as a title and led to their territory (capital Grenoble) being known as the Dauphiné. When it became part of the Kingdom of France in 1349 the title of dauphin thereafter denoted the heir-apparent to the throne and it is possible that in some cases this is the origin of the surname either denoting a member of the Dauphin's household or applied as a nickname in the sense of ‘prince’.

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


Similar surnames: Dauphine, Maudlin, Darwin, Papin, Dolphin, Dupin, Duin, Dubin

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Where is the Dauphin family from?

You can see how Dauphin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauphin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dauphin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 10 Dauphin families living in Louisiana. This was about 77% of all the recorded Dauphin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dauphin families in 1840.
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What did your Dauphin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dauphin. 27% of Dauphin men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Dauphin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dauphin were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dauphin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Dauphin. For the veterans among your Dauphin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauphin lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Dauphin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dauphin in 1946 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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