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Desermeaux Family History

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

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Where is the Desermeaux family from?

You can see how Desermeaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desermeaux family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Desermeaux families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Desermeaux's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Desermeaux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desermeaux 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 Desermeaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desermeaux. 60% of Desermeaux 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%
  • Labor
    40%

What Desermeaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Desermeaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desermeaux 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Desermeaux. 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 5 military records available for the last name Desermeaux. For the veterans among your Desermeaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desermeaux lifespan?

Average Desermeaux life expectancy in 1972 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desermeaux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desermeaux 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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