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Desroberts Family History

Desroberts 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: De Robertis, Desrochers, Desrosiers, Roberts, Mcroberts, Desnoyers

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Where is the Desroberts family from?

You can see how Desroberts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desroberts family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Desroberts families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Desroberts families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Desroberts's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desroberts families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desroberts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Desroberts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desroberts. 100% of Desroberts women worked as an Inspector.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Desroberts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desroberts 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Desroberts. 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 83 military records available for the last name Desroberts. For the veterans among your Desroberts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desroberts lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Desroberts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Desroberts in 1959 was 53, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desroberts 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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