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Desterre Family History

Desterre 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: Oesterle, Esterle, Tester, Doster, Bester, Mestre, Pester, Nester

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Where is the Desterre family from?

You can see how Desterre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desterre family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Desterre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Desterre families living in Hampshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Desterre's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Desterre families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Desterre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desterre 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Desterre. 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 56 military records available for the last name Desterre. For the veterans among your Desterre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desterre lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Desterre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Desterre in 1971 was 56, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desterre 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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