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Desque Family History

Desque 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: Disque, Duque, Declue, Busque, Bosque, Gasque, Esquer, Escue, Depue

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Where is the Desque family from?

You can see how Desque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desque family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Desque families living in Louisiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Desque's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Desque families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desque surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Desque ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desque. 100% of Desque men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Desque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desque 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Desque. 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 22 military records available for the last name Desque. For the veterans among your Desque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desque lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Desque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Desque in 1965 was 70, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desque 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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