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Desserres Family History

Desserres 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: Dessert, Serres, Desforges, Desser, Despres, Desselle, Messer, Terres

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Where is the Desserres family from?

You can see how Desserres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desserres family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Desserres families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Desserres's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desserres families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Desserres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desserres 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Desserres. 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 11 military records available for the last name Desserres. For the veterans among your Desserres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desserres lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Desserres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Desserres in 1973 was 53, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desserres 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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