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Delacroix Family History

Delacroix Name 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: Lacroix, Deacon, Delashmit, Delano, Delach, Demarais, Deloria

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Where is the Delacroix family from?

You can see how Delacroix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delacroix family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Delacroix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Delacroix families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Delacroix's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Delacroix families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delacroix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delacroix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delacroix. 28% of Delacroix men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Delacroix women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Butcher
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delacroix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delacroix 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Delacroix. 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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Draft Cards

There are 457 military records available for the last name Delacroix. For the veterans among your Delacroix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delacroix lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Delacroix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Delacroix in 1964 was 58, and 66 in 2004.

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