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Desmettre Family History

Desmettre 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: Demeter, Bessette, Demotte, Deslatte, Demetro, Vermette, Mestre

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Where is the Desmettre family from?

You can see how Desmettre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desmettre family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desmettre family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Desmettre's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Desmettre families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Desmettre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desmettre 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Desmettre. 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 2 military records available for the last name Desmettre. For the veterans among your Desmettre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desmettre lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Desmettre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Desmettre in 1966 was 80, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desmettre 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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