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Desourdy Family History

Desourdy 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: Decourcy, Demory, Debord, Decoursey, Sturdy, Delorey, Deford

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Where is the Desourdy family from?

You can see how Desourdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desourdy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Desourdy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Desourdy families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Desourdy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desourdy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desourdy 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 Desourdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Desourdy. 100% of Desourdy men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Desourdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Desourdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desourdy 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Desourdy. 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 147 military records available for the last name Desourdy. For the veterans among your Desourdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desourdy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Desourdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Desourdy in 1965 was 75, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desourdy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desourdy 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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