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Desereaux Family History

Desereaux 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: Devereaux, Desormeaux, Devereux, Deveraux, Mersereau, Descoteaux

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Where is the Desereaux family from?

You can see how Desereaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desereaux family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Desereaux families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Desereaux's in USA. New York had the highest population of Desereaux families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Desereaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desereaux 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Desereaux. 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 1 military records available for the last name Desereaux. For the veterans among your Desereaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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