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Desantes Family History

Desantes 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: Debates, Dantes, Desautels, De Santos, Dorantes, De Santis, Deslandes

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Where is the Desantes family from?

You can see how Desantes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desantes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Desantes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Desantes families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Desantes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Desantes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desantes 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 Desantes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desantes. 58% of Desantes men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Desantes women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desantes were Salesman and Making Cigars.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Making Cigars
    40%

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Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Desantes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desantes 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Desantes. 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 119 military records available for the last name Desantes. For the veterans among your Desantes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desantes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Desantes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Desantes in 1966 was 73, and 95 in 2004.

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