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Desmare Family History

Desmare 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: Demare, Cesare, Demark, Demar, Delmar, Fesmire, Denmark, Di Mare

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Where is the Desmare family from?

You can see how Desmare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desmare family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Desmare families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Desmare's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Desmare families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desmare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Desmare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desmare 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Desmare. 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 12 military records available for the last name Desmare. For the veterans among your Desmare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desmare lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Desmare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Desmare in 1982 was 84, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desmare 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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