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Desjar Family History

Desjar 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: Dear, Demar, Deshaw, Delmar, Cesar, Bejar, Dewar, Debar, Detar, Vejar

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Desjar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desjar 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Desjar. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Desjar. For the veterans among your Desjar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desjar lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Desjar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Desjar in 1988 was 64, and 77 in 1999.

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