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Desvigne Family History

Desvigne 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: Devine, Deville, Lavigne, Devin, Sevigny, De Line, Demaine, Devino

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Where is the Desvigne family from?

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

What did your Desvigne ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Desvigne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desvigne 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Desvigne. 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 29 military records available for the last name Desvigne. For the veterans among your Desvigne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desvigne lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Desvigne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Desvigne in 1974 was 81, and 85 in 2000.

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