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Desreau Family History

Desreau 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: Dusseau, Gereau, Deneau, Deveau, Tetreau, Derham, Dearman, Deshaw

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Where is the Desreau family from?

You can see how Desreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desreau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desreau family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Desreau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Desreau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desreau 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 Desreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desreau 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Desreau. 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 4 military records available for the last name Desreau. For the veterans among your Desreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desreau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Desreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Desreau in 1967 was 71, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desreau 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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