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Desormeau Family History

Desormeau Surname Meaning

French: variant of Desormeaux and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Desormeau family from?

You can see how Desormeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desormeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Desormeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 160 Desormeau families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Desormeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desormeau families in 1911.
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What did your Desormeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Desormeau. 17% of Desormeau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Desormeau women worked as a Servante.

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%

What Desormeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Desormeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desormeau 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Desormeau. 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 114 military records available for the last name Desormeau. For the veterans among your Desormeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desormeau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Desormeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Desormeau in 1963 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

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