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De Line Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized spelling of the French surname Deligne, a habitational name from places named Ligne in Pas-de-Calais and Roquetoire in France or in Hainault, Belgium, or from a place called Deslignes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Demaine, De Lima, Meling, Redline, Delane, Delling, De Lange, Dahling

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De Line Family Origin

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You can see how De Line families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Line family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most De Line families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 De Line families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded De Line's in the USA. New York had the highest population of De Line families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the De Line surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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De Line Family Occupations

What did your De Line ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named De Line. 10% of De Line men worked as a Laborer and 37% of De Line women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named De Line were Truck Driver and Dressmaker

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    10%
  • Night Watchman
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Dressmaker
    10%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

De Line Historical Records

What De Line family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name De Line. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De Line census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name De Line. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name De Line. For the veterans among your De Line ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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De Line Life Expectancy

What is the average De Line lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, De Line life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for De Line in 1983 was 70, and 81 in 2002.

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