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Delforge Family History

Delforge 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: Delorge, Deforge, Desforges, Delfosse, Deloge, Delmore, Delorme

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Where is the Delforge family from?

You can see how Delforge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delforge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delforge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Delforge families living in Wisconsin. This was about 74% of all the recorded Delforge's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Delforge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delforge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delforge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delforge. 100% of Delforge men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Delforge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delforge 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Delforge. 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 68 military records available for the last name Delforge. For the veterans among your Delforge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delforge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Delforge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Delforge in 1962 was 64, and 83 in 2003.

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