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Deshantelles Family History

Deshantelles 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: Desautels, Deshotels, De Angelis, Deshields, Estelle, Desalle

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Where is the Deshantelles family from?

You can see how Deshantelles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshantelles family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Deshantelles families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Deshantelles's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Deshantelles families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Deshantelles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshantelles 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deshantelles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deshantelles. For the veterans among your Deshantelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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