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Dessault Family History

Dessault 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, Denault, Lescault, Devault, Dessauer, Deneault, Dusseault

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Where is the Dessault family from?

You can see how Dessault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dessault families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dessault families living in Vermont. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dessault's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Dessault families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dessault 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 Dessault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dessault. 50% of Dessault men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Dessault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Dessault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessault 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dessault. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dessault. For the veterans among your Dessault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessault lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Dessault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dessault in 1965 was 55, and 87 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dessault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessault 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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