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Desjourdy Family History

Desjourdy 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: Decourcy, Demory, Desmond, Debord, Decoursey, Westbury, Sturdy

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Where is the Desjourdy family from?

You can see how Desjourdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desjourdy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desjourdy family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Desjourdy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Desjourdy families in 1920.
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What did your Desjourdy ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Desjourdy ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Desjourdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desjourdy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Desjourdy. 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 15 military records available for the last name Desjourdy. For the veterans among your Desjourdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desjourdy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Desjourdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Desjourdy in 1974 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

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