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Desgagnes Family History

Desgagnes 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: Dejaynes, Deslandes, Deshane, Deshaies, Deschenes, Delaney, Devaney

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Where is the Desgagnes family from?

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

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Desgagnes. 100% of Desgagnes men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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
    100%

What Desgagnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Desgagnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desgagnes 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Desgagnes. 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 17 military records available for the last name Desgagnes. For the veterans among your Desgagnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desgagnes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Desgagnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Desgagnes in 1972 was 94, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desgagnes 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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