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Desforge Family History

Desforge 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: Desforges, Deforge, Delorge, De Fore, George, Sorge, Forge, Desfosses

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Where is the Desforge family from?

You can see how Desforge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desforge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Desforge families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Desforge family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Desforge's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Desforge families in 1891.
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What did your Desforge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Desforge. 43% of Desforge 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 1921

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Journalier
    29%
  • Cultivateur
    29%

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Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Desforge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desforge 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Desforge. 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 29 military records available for the last name Desforge. For the veterans among your Desforge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desforge lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Desforge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Desforge in 1967 was 66, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desforge 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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