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Deslandes Family History

Deslandes Surname Meaning

French: habitational name with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’ for someone from a region of Aquitaine or any of various minor places called Les Landes throughout France meaning ‘the moors’.

This surname is also found in Haiti where it is rare.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Deslandes family from?

You can see how Deslandes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deslandes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deslandes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 50 Deslandes families living in Channel Islands. This was about 57% of all the recorded Deslandes's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Deslandes families in 1891.
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What did your Deslandes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deslandes. 100% of Deslandes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Deslandes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deslandes 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Deslandes. 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 233 military records available for the last name Deslandes. For the veterans among your Deslandes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deslandes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Deslandes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Deslandes in 1962 was 70, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deslandes 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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