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Delavigne Family History

Delavigne 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: Lavigne, Delaine, Delavergne, Devine, Delage, Delane, Demaine

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Where is the Delavigne family from?

You can see how Delavigne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delavigne family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Delavigne families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Delavigne family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Delavigne's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Delavigne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delavigne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delavigne ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Delavigne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delavigne 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Delavigne. 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 70 military records available for the last name Delavigne. For the veterans among your Delavigne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delavigne lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Delavigne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Delavigne in 1956 was 49, and 91 in 2001.

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