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Despeaux Family History

Despeaux 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: Dedeaux, Deveaux, Descoteaux, De Pauw, Desormeaux, Dusseau, Drapeau

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Where is the Despeaux family from?

You can see how Despeaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despeaux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Despeaux families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Despeaux families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Despeaux's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Despeaux families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Despeaux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Despeaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Despeaux. 50% of Despeaux 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
    50%
  • Taxidriver
    25%
  • Commercial Artist
    25%
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What Despeaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Despeaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Despeaux 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Despeaux. 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 270 military records available for the last name Despeaux. For the veterans among your Despeaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despeaux lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Despeaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Despeaux in 1948 was 31, and 88 in 2003.

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