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Desbles Family History

Desbles 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: Debes, Peebles, Deibler, Derbes, Desilets, Deeble, Delles, Deubler

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Where is the Desbles family from?

You can see how Desbles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desbles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Desbles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Desbles family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Desbles's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Desbles families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Desbles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desbles 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Desbles. 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 14 military records available for the last name Desbles. For the veterans among your Desbles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desbles lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Desbles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Desbles in 1979 was 84, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desbles 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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