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Dejardin Family History

Dejardin Surname Meaning

French: variant of Jardin meaning ‘from the garden or enclosure’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dejardin family from?

You can see how Dejardin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dejardin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dejardin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Dejardin families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dejardin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Dejardin families in 1891.
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What did your Dejardin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and General Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dejardin. 18% of Dejardin men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Dejardin women worked as a General Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Journalier
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • General Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dejardin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dejardin 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Dejardin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 136 military records available for the last name Dejardin. For the veterans among your Dejardin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dejardin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dejardin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dejardin in 1953 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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