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Desisles Family History

Desisles 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: Desilets, Deisler, Delisle, Deville, Dressler, Tessler, Desfosses

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Where is the Desisles family from?

You can see how Desisles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desisles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Desisles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Desisles families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Desisles's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desisles families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Desisles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desisles 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Desisles. 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 23 military records available for the last name Desisles. For the veterans among your Desisles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desisles lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Desisles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Desisles in 1968 was 84, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desisles 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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