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Desermeau Family History

Desermeau 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: Desormeaux, Mersereau, Deerman, Devereaux, Determan, Dansereau

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Where is the Desermeau family from?

You can see how Desermeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desermeau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desermeau family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Desermeau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Desermeau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desermeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Desermeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Desermeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desermeau 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Desermeau. 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 8 military records available for the last name Desermeau. For the veterans among your Desermeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desermeau lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Desermeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Desermeau in 1973 was 60, and 89 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desermeau 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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