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Desaulnier Family History

Desaulnier 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: Desaulniers, Saulnier, Delaurier, Saunier, Beaulieu, Soulier

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Where is the Desaulnier family from?

You can see how Desaulnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desaulnier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Desaulnier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Desaulnier families living in New Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Desaulnier's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Desaulnier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desaulnier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Desaulnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspecting were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desaulnier. 43% of Desaulnier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Desaulnier women worked as an Inspecting. .

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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
    43%
  • Weaver
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspecting
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Desaulnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desaulnier 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Desaulnier. 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 250 military records available for the last name Desaulnier. For the veterans among your Desaulnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desaulnier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Desaulnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Desaulnier in 1963 was 69, and 50 in 2004.

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