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Desmarets Family History

Desmarets 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: Desmarais, Demarais, Desilets, De Marcus, Demare, Demoret, Demars

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Where is the Desmarets family from?

You can see how Desmarets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desmarets family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desmarets families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Desmarets families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Desmarets's in USA. New York had the highest population of Desmarets families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desmarets surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Desmarets ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Desmarets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desmarets 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Desmarets. 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 51 military records available for the last name Desmarets. For the veterans among your Desmarets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desmarets lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Desmarets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Desmarets in 1974 was 81, and 92 in 2001.

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