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Deligne Family History

Deligne 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: Devine, Delage, De Line, Delane, Delaine, Deloge, Delise, Delaune

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Where is the Deligne family from?

You can see how Deligne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deligne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deligne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Deligne families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deligne's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Deligne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deligne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deligne ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Deligne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deligne 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Deligne. 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 31 military records available for the last name Deligne. For the veterans among your Deligne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deligne lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Deligne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deligne in 1947 was 43, and 65 in 2003.

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