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Desgagne Family History

Desgagne 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: Deshane, Degan, Deane, Delage, Lestage, Delane, Gagne, Lesage

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Where is the Desgagne family from?

You can see how Desgagne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desgagne family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Desgagne families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Desgagne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desgagne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desgagne 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 Desgagne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Instituteur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Desgagne. 22% of Desgagne men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Desgagne women worked as an Instituteur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    22%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Journalier
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Instituteur
    100%

What Desgagne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Desgagne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desgagne 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Desgagne. 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 46 military records available for the last name Desgagne. For the veterans among your Desgagne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desgagne lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1998, in the United States, Desgagne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Desgagne in 1990 was 81, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desgagne 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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