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Desaleux Family History

Desaleux Surname 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: Desilets, Devereux, Desalle, Veilleux, Leleux, Deshler, Deale, Devaux

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Where is the Desaleux family from?

You can see how Desaleux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desaleux family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Desaleux families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Desaleux's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Desaleux families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desaleux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Desaleux ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Desaleux. 100% of Desaleux women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Desaleux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desaleux 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Desaleux. 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 18 military records available for the last name Desaleux. For the veterans among your Desaleux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desaleux lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desaleux

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