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Desmier Family History

Desmier 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: Demler, Dermer, Denier, Messier, Demmer, Deimler, Deemer, Tessier

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Desmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desmier 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Desmier. 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 11 military records available for the last name Desmier. For the veterans among your Desmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desmier lifespan?

Average Desmier life expectancy in 1985 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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