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Desdier Family History

Desdier 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: Verdier, Didier, Denier, Messier, Tessier, Desper, Desir, Desser

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Where is the Desdier family from?

You can see how Desdier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desdier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desdier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Desdier families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Desdier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Desdier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Desdier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desdier 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Desdier. 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 6 military records available for the last name Desdier. For the veterans among your Desdier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desdier lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Desdier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Desdier in 1958 was 33, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desdier 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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