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Desobry Family History

Desobry 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: Dobry, Demory, Dery, Westby, Tesoro, Derry, Debord, Dessert, Westbury

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Where is the Desobry family from?

You can see how Desobry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desobry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Desobry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Desobry family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Desobry's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Desobry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desobry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Desobry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desobry. 100% of Desobry 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Desobry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desobry 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Desobry. 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 396 military records available for the last name Desobry. For the veterans among your Desobry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desobry lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Desobry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Desobry in 1968 was 83, and 69 in 2002.

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