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Desandre Family History

Desandre 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 Andrea, Leandro, Cesare, Deane, Delaware, Deland, Andre, Deshpande

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Where is the Desandre family from?

You can see how Desandre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desandre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Desandre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Desandre families living in New Jersey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Desandre's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Desandre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desandre 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 Desandre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desandre. 72% of Desandre men worked as a Carpenter.

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Desandre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Desandre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desandre 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Desandre. 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 86 military records available for the last name Desandre. For the veterans among your Desandre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desandre lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Desandre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Desandre in 1940 was 35, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desandre 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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