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Desportes Family History

Desportes 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: Desforges, De Porter, Despres, Desfosses, Desroches, Despot, Decorte

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Where is the Desportes family from?

You can see how Desportes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desportes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Desportes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Desportes family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Desportes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Desportes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desportes 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 239 census records available for the last name Desportes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desportes 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Desportes. 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 69 military records available for the last name Desportes. For the veterans among your Desportes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desportes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Desportes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Desportes in 1967 was 78, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desportes 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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