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Desparlais Family History

Desparlais 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: Desjarlais, Desmarais, Desharnais, Demarais, De Paolis, De Paulis

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Where is the Desparlais family from?

You can see how Desparlais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desparlais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Desparlais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Desparlais families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Desparlais's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Desparlais families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Desparlais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desparlais 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Desparlais. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Desparlais. For the veterans among your Desparlais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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