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Desparr Family History

Desparr 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: Despard, Sparr, Despain, Desper, Demarr, Debarr, Dear, Kaspar, Cesare

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Where is the Desparr family from?

You can see how Desparr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desparr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desparr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Desparr families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Desparr's in USA. California had the highest population of Desparr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Desparr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desparr 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Desparr. 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 20 military records available for the last name Desparr. For the veterans among your Desparr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desparr lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Desparr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Desparr in 1967 was 78, and 73 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desparr ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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