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Despiau Family History

Despiau 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: Deshaw, Lesniak, Lesiak, Espina, De Pauw, De Paz, Desio, Dusseau

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Where is the Despiau family from?

You can see how Despiau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despiau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Despiau family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Despiau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Despiau families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Despiau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Despiau 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Despiau. 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 24 military records available for the last name Despiau. For the veterans among your Despiau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despiau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Despiau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Despiau in 1965 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Despiau 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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