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Desjeans Family History

Desjeans 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: Desens, Dejean, Detjen, Jeans, Deans, Desbiens, Skeans, De Jesus

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Where is the Desjeans family from?

You can see how Desjeans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desjeans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desjeans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Desjeans families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Desjeans's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Desjeans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Desjeans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desjeans 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Desjeans. 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 7 military records available for the last name Desjeans. For the veterans among your Desjeans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desjeans lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Desjeans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Desjeans in 1965 was 48, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desjeans 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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