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Desabrais Family History

Desabrais 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: Demarais, Desmarais, Desharnais, Desjarlais, Demaris, Desjardins

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Where is the Desabrais family from?

You can see how Desabrais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desabrais family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Desabrais families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Desabrais's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desabrais families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desabrais 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 Desabrais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Desabrais. 45% of Desabrais men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    45%
  • Journalier
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Desabrais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Desabrais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desabrais 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Desabrais. 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 22 military records available for the last name Desabrais. For the veterans among your Desabrais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desabrais lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Desabrais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Desabrais in 1971 was 77, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desabrais

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desabrais 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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