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Dessarault Family History

Dessarault 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: Dussault, Dusseault, Denault, Dessert, Davault, Desmarais, Lescault

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Where is the Dessarault family from?

You can see how Dessarault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessarault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Dessarault families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Dessarault families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Dessarault's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Dessarault families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Dessarault lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessarault 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dessarault

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