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Deschaseaux Family History

Deschaseaux 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: Descoteaux, Desruisseaux, Dechambeau, Desormeaux, Duchateau, Chateau

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Where is the Deschaseaux family from?

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

What did your Deschaseaux ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Deschaseaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschaseaux 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Deschaseaux. 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 55 military records available for the last name Deschaseaux. For the veterans among your Deschaseaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschaseaux lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Deschaseaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deschaseaux in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 1997.

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