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Deslieres Family History

Deslieres 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: Deshields, Deslandes, Desbiens, Despres, Deschenes, Vallieres

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Where is the Deslieres family from?

You can see how Deslieres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deslieres family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Deslieres families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Deslieres's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deslieres families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deslieres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deslieres ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deslieres. 50% of Deslieres men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Journalier
    34%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    17%

What Deslieres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Deslieres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deslieres 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Deslieres. 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 5 military records available for the last name Deslieres. For the veterans among your Deslieres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deslieres lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Deslieres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Deslieres in 1977 was 82, and 99 in 1990.

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