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Desbrisay Family History

Desbrisay 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: Delbridge, Debrosse, De Gray, Dubray, Deloria, De Riso, Delisa

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Where is the Desbrisay family from?

You can see how Desbrisay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desbrisay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desbrisay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Desbrisay families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Desbrisay's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Desbrisay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desbrisay 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 Desbrisay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fruit Grower and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Desbrisay. 100% of Desbrisay men worked as a Fruit Grower and 100% of Desbrisay women worked as an Income.

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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

  • Fruit Grower
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

What Desbrisay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Desbrisay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desbrisay 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Desbrisay. 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 56 military records available for the last name Desbrisay. For the veterans among your Desbrisay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desbrisay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Desbrisay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Desbrisay in 1967 was 65, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desbrisay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desbrisay 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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