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Desmaris Family History

Desmaris 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: Desmarais, Demaris, Demarais, De Maria, Demars, Demarie, De Mario

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Where is the Desmaris family from?

You can see how Desmaris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desmaris family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Desmaris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Desmaris families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Desmaris's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Desmaris families in 1891.
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What did your Desmaris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desmaris. 20% of Desmaris men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Desmaris women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desmaris were Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • New Worker
    12%

What Desmaris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Desmaris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desmaris 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Desmaris. 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 65 military records available for the last name Desmaris. For the veterans among your Desmaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desmaris lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Desmaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Desmaris in 1964 was 71, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desmaris 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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