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Deserres Family History

Deserres 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: Serres, Despres, Terres, Resendes, Devere, Deforrest, Derbes, Demers

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Where is the Deserres family from?

You can see how Deserres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deserres family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deserres families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 87 Deserres families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Deserres's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deserres families in 1911.
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What did your Deserres ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Agent and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Deserres. 100% of Deserres men worked as an Agent and 60% of Deserres women worked as a Commis.

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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

  • Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    60%
  • Servante
    40%

What Deserres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Deserres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deserres 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Deserres. 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 122 military records available for the last name Deserres. For the veterans among your Deserres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deserres lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deserres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Deserres in 1963 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deserres 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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