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Deschand Family History

Deschand 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: Dechant, Deshane, Deschene, Descant, Deschaine, Deschamp, Deshaw

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Where is the Deschand family from?

You can see how Deschand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deschand families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Deschand families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Deschand's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deschand families in 1920.
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What did your Deschand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deschand. 67% of Deschand men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Deschand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Deschand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschand 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Deschand. 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 15 military records available for the last name Deschand. For the veterans among your Deschand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschand lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Deschand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Deschand in 1957 was 51, and 18 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deschand 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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