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Desrault Family History

Desrault 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: Dussault, Denault, Lescault, Devault, Deneault, Perrault, Perault

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Where is the Desrault family from?

You can see how Desrault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desrault family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desrault family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Desrault's in USA. New York had the highest population of Desrault families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desrault 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 8 census records available for the last name Desrault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desrault 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Desrault. 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 5 military records available for the last name Desrault. For the veterans among your Desrault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desrault lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Desrault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Desrault in 1979 was 93, and 81 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desrault 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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