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Desaix Family History

Desaix 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: Desai, Desio, Demain, Delair, Despain, Desir, Delain, Devaux, Destin

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Where is the Desaix family from?

You can see how Desaix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desaix family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Desaix families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Desaix families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Desaix's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Desaix families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Desaix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desaix 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Desaix. 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 39 military records available for the last name Desaix. For the veterans among your Desaix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desaix lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Desaix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Desaix in 1958 was 39, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desaix 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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