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Desenfants Family History

Desenfants 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 Stefanis, Elefante, Desens, Bonenfant, Malenfant, Descant

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Where is the Desenfants family from?

You can see how Desenfants families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desenfants family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desenfants family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Desenfants's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Desenfants families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Desenfants. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desenfants 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Desenfants. 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 14 military records available for the last name Desenfants. For the veterans among your Desenfants ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desenfants lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Desenfants life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Desenfants in 1966 was 59, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desenfants 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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