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Desjardine Family History

Desjardine 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: Desjardins, Desjardin, Dejardin, Dujardin, Jardine, Esterline

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Where is the Desjardine family from?

You can see how Desjardine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desjardine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Desjardine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Desjardine families living in Maine. This was about 48% of all the recorded Desjardine's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Desjardine families in 1880.
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What did your Desjardine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Desjardine. 21% of Desjardine men worked as a Journalier and 16% of Desjardine women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desjardine were Laborer and Revenue.

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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

  • Journalier
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    16%
  • Couturire
    16%
  • Servante
    12%
  • Revenue
    12%

What Desjardine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Desjardine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desjardine 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Desjardine. 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 77 military records available for the last name Desjardine. For the veterans among your Desjardine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desjardine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Desjardine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Desjardine in 1962 was 87, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desjardine 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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