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Desjarlais Family History

Desjarlais Name Meaning

French Canadian: altered form of Walloon De Gerlaise itself a variant with the preposition de ‘from of’ of Gerlache (see Herlache ). In the US the surname Desjarlais is also common among Native Americans (Chippewas). The surname (De) Gerlaise is no longer found in Belgium.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Desharnais, Demarais, Desmarais, Desjardins, Delara, Salais, Dellis

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Where is the Desjarlais family from?

You can see how Desjarlais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desjarlais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Desjarlais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 9 Desjarlais families living in Rhode Island. This was about 27% of all the recorded Desjarlais's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Desjarlais families in 1920.
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What did your Desjarlais ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desjarlais. 23% of Desjarlais men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Desjarlais women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    23%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Millhand
    10%
  • Weaver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 170 immigration records available for the last name Desjarlais. 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 584 military records available for the last name Desjarlais. For the veterans among your Desjarlais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desjarlais lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Desjarlais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Desjarlais in 1953 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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