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Descamp Family History

Descamp 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: Decamp, Delcamp, Deschamp, Deocampo, Deschamps, Descant, Derham

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Where is the Descamp family from?

You can see how Descamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Descamp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Descamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Descamp families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Descamp's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Descamp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Descamp 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 Descamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Descamp. 60% of Descamp men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Descamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Descamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Descamp 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Descamp. 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 Descamp. For the veterans among your Descamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Descamp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Descamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Descamp in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Descamp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Descamp 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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