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Desbien Family History

Desbien 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: Desbiens, Destin, Deskin, Dustin, Bien, Nesbitt, Dennen, Leben, Devin

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Where is the Desbien family from?

You can see how Desbien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desbien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Desbien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 102 Desbien families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Desbien's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desbien families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desbien 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 Desbien ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Menuisier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Desbien. 54% of Desbien men worked as a Journalier and 34% of Desbien women worked as a Menuisier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desbien were Menuisier and Cultivateur.

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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

  • Journalier
    54%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Labourer
    7%
  • Menuisier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Menuisier
    34%
  • Couturire
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    34%

What Desbien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Desbien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desbien 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Desbien. 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 109 military records available for the last name Desbien. For the veterans among your Desbien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desbien lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Desbien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Desbien in 1968 was 56, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desbien ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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