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Despres Family History

Despres Surname Meaning

French (also Després): topographic name from the plural form of pré ‘meadow’ with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’ (compare Dupre);

or a habitational name from any of several places in various parts of France named Les Prés.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Despres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Despres families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 20 Despres families living in Channel Islands. This was about 53% of all the recorded Despres's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Despres families in 1891.
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What did your Despres ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Despres. 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 892 military records available for the last name Despres. For the veterans among your Despres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despres lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Despres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Despres in 1946 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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