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Desplainis Family History

Desplainis 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: Despain, De Marinis, Duplantis, Desmarais, Desharnais, Delaine

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Where is the Desplainis family from?

You can see how Desplainis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desplainis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Desplainis families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Desplainis's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Desplainis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Desplainis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desplainis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Desplainis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Desplainis. For the veterans among your Desplainis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desplainis lifespan?

Average Desplainis life expectancy in 1975 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desplainis 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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