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Despard Family History

Despard Surname Meaning

French Canadian and English (of French Huguenot origin): altered form of French Despars probably a habitational name with fused preposition d(e) ‘of’ denoting someone from Espars a place in Bléharies (Hainault) in Wallonia Belgium.

The surname Despars is very rare in France (today it is found only in Manche) and is not found in Belgium.

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


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You can see how Despard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Despard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Despard families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Despard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Despard families in 1891.
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What did your Despard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Despard. 100% of Despard men worked as a Plumber and 75% of Despard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 589 military records available for the last name Despard. For the veterans among your Despard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Despard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Despard in 1962 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

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