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Desjardius Family History

Desjardius 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: Desjardins, Desjardin, Desmarais, Desjarlais, De Nardis, Dejardin

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Where is the Desjardius family from?

You can see how Desjardius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desjardius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desjardius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Desjardius families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Desjardius's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Desjardius families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Desjardius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desjardius 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Desjardius. 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 Desjardius. For the veterans among your Desjardius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desjardius lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1976, in the United States, Desjardius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Desjardius in 1973 was 83, and 87 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desjardius 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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