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Desmartin Family History

Desmartin 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: Demartin, Desmarais, Desjardin, De Martini, De Martino, Martin

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Where is the Desmartin family from?

You can see how Desmartin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desmartin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desmartin family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Desmartin's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Desmartin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desmartin 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 35 census records available for the last name Desmartin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desmartin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Desmartin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Desmartin. For the veterans among your Desmartin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desmartin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Desmartin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Desmartin in 1966 was 92, and 97 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desmartin 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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