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Desvoignes Family History

Desvoignes 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: Desforges, Gascoigne, Devine, Vignes, Desfosses, Desroches, Desbiens

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Where is the Desvoignes family from?

You can see how Desvoignes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desvoignes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desvoignes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Desvoignes families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Desvoignes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Desvoignes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Desvoignes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desvoignes 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Desvoignes. 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 41 military records available for the last name Desvoignes. For the veterans among your Desvoignes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desvoignes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Desvoignes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Desvoignes in 1975 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desvoignes 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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