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Deshais Family History

Deshais Name 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: Deshaies, Deshaw, De Haas, Deshazo, Desai, Despain, Desha, Deshane

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Where is the Deshais family from?

You can see how Deshais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deshais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Deshais families living in Maine. This was about 73% of all the recorded Deshais's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Deshais families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deshais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deshais ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deshais. 60% of Deshais men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Janitor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Deshais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshais 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Deshais. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 127 military records available for the last name Deshais. For the veterans among your Deshais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshais lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Deshais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deshais in 1962 was 57, and 50 in 2003.

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