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Desjardines Family History

Desjardines 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, De Marinis, Dejaynes, Desmarais

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Where is the Desjardines family from?

You can see how Desjardines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desjardines family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Desjardines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Desjardines families living in Michigan. This was about 37% of all the recorded Desjardines's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Desjardines families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desjardines 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 Desjardines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desjardines. 100% of Desjardines 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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Desjardines family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Desjardines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desjardines 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Desjardines. 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 119 military records available for the last name Desjardines. For the veterans among your Desjardines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desjardines lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Desjardines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Desjardines in 1964 was 51, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desjardines 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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