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Desforges Family History

Desforges Surname Meaning

French: habitational name with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’ denoting someone from any of several places called Forges (in Creuse and Morbihan for example) based on the plural of French forge ‘forge, smithy’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Desforges family from?

You can see how Desforges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desforges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Desforges families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Desforges families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Desforges's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Desforges families in 1891.
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What did your Desforges ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Desforges. 38% of Desforges men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Desforges women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desforges were Farm Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Railway Shunter
    38%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • School Teacher
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Desforges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desforges 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Desforges. 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 541 military records available for the last name Desforges. For the veterans among your Desforges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desforges lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Desforges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Desforges in 1953 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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