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Desmeules Family History

Desmeules 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: Dismukes, Demeuse, Vermeulen, Deselms, Desselle, Decelles, Hercules

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Where is the Desmeules family from?

You can see how Desmeules families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desmeules family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Desmeules families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 85 Desmeules families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Desmeules's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desmeules families in 1911.
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What did your Desmeules ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Desmeules. 56% of Desmeules men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Desmeules women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desmeules were Menuisier and Marchande.

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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
    56%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Tudiant
    12%
  • Menuisier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    50%
  • Marchande
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Desmeules. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desmeules 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Desmeules. 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 82 military records available for the last name Desmeules. For the veterans among your Desmeules ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desmeules lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Desmeules life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Desmeules in 1970 was 53, and 62 in 2004.

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