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Desvignes Family History

Desvignes 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, Vignes, Desbiens, Deschenes, Deskins, Devins, Deines

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Where is the Desvignes family from?

You can see how Desvignes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desvignes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Desvignes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Desvignes families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Desvignes's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Desvignes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desvignes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Desvignes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desvignes. 100% of Desvignes 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Desvignes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desvignes 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Desvignes. 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 59 military records available for the last name Desvignes. For the veterans among your Desvignes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desvignes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Desvignes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Desvignes in 1967 was 57, and 62 in 2004.

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