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Desmedt Family History

Desmedt 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: Dessert, Dement, De Smet, De Smidt, Bessent, Dermer, Emmett, Desmond

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Where is the Desmedt family from?

You can see how Desmedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desmedt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Desmedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Desmedt families living in Somerset. This was about 89% of all the recorded Desmedt's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Desmedt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desmedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Desmedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Desmedt. 100% of Desmedt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Desmedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Desmedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desmedt 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Desmedt. 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 79 military records available for the last name Desmedt. For the veterans among your Desmedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desmedt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Desmedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Desmedt in 1957 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desmedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desmedt 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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