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Descamps Family History

Descamps 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: Deschamps, Deocampo, Decamp, Delcamp, Deschamp, Camps, Del Campo

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Where is the Descamps family from?

You can see how Descamps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Descamps family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Descamps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Descamps families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Descamps's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Descamps families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Descamps 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 Descamps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Descamps. 100% of Descamps men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Descamps family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Descamps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Descamps 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 737 immigration records available for the last name Descamps. 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 130 military records available for the last name Descamps. For the veterans among your Descamps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Descamps lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Descamps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Descamps in 1968 was 59, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Descamps

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Descamps 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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