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Desprez Family History

Desprez 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: Despres, Deprez, Desper, Deprey, Deupree, Depree, Cesare, Mestre

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Where is the Desprez family from?

You can see how Desprez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desprez family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Desprez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Desprez families living in Alabama. This was about 63% of all the recorded Desprez's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Desprez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desprez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Desprez ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Desprez. 100% of Desprez women worked as a Private Means. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%
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Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Desprez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desprez 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Desprez. 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 167 military records available for the last name Desprez. For the veterans among your Desprez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desprez lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Desprez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Desprez in 1964 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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